ESL (Grades P-12) Endorsement (12 hours)

• 100% Online
• EME 751 Linguistics in the Curriculum
• EMS 777 Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching
• EMS 775 Methods for Multilingual Learners
• EMS 776 Assessment for Multilingual Learners
• Must pass the required Praxis II exam for endorsement to be added to teaching license

Gifted Education (Grades P-12) Endorsement (12 hours)

• 100% Online
• EMS 855 Gifted and Talented Youth
• EMS 856 Curriculum in Gifted/Talented Education
• EMS 857 Model Programs for Gifted and Talented Education
• EMS 858 Practicum for Gifted and Talented Education
• Must pass the required Praxis II exam for endorsement to be added to teaching license

Literacy Specialist (Grades P-12) Endorsement (15 hours)

• 100% Online
• ELE 871 Literacy Programs P-5 OR EMG 806 Reading Instruction in the Middle school
• EMS 873 Trends and Issues in Language Arts
• EMS 875 Literacy Assessment and Instruction
• EMS 876 Literacy, Leadership, and Advocacy
• EME 877 Practicum for Reading Specialists
• Must pass the required Praxis II exam for endorsement to be added to teaching license

Endorsement Program Qualifications

Before enrollment is in a graduate-level endorsement course is permitted, the student must meet the following requirements:

• Be within 30 credit hours of completion of a Baccalaureate/undergraduate degree.
• Minimum of a 3.0 undergraduate GPA
• Graduate credit earned during concurrent enrollment may not be used to fulfill any undergraduate requirements.
• Total registration may not exceed 15 credit hours in one semester.
• Approval by the graduate program advisor, College Dean, and Graduate School Dean.
• Advisors must complete this form on behalf of the student.

Contact Dr. Emily Zuccaro for more information about adding endorsements.