English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement
Pacific University's College of Education ESOL or ESOL/Bilingual Endorsement program prepares you to meet the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission requirements for an add-on endorsement to your teaching license.
- Students will base their practice on an understanding of theory and research related to second language acquisition.
- Students will function from a knowledge of cultural diversity and the impact of diversity on learning, including historical backgrounds and current legislation.
- Students will be able to use a variety of effective teaching methods, including helping English language learners make the transition from sheltered-English or native-language instruction to mainstream classrooms.
In order to qualify for the English for Speakers of Other Languages or ESOL/Bilingual endorsement, both 15-credit programs, candidates must hold a current Initial or Continuing Teaching License endorsed for the regular classroom or special education, or be enrolled in a pre-service program leading to an Initial Teaching License endorsed for the regular or special education classroom. Candidates work toward the ESOL or the ESOL/Bilingual endorsement in one of two authorization areas: Early Childhood/Elementary Education or Middle School/High School Education. Candidates completing a practicum experience at an ECE or Elem and a MS or HS level will qualify for a PreK-12 ESOL endorsement.
Curriculum
| Section | Core Courses | Credit Hrs |
|---|---|---|
| ESOL-440/ ESOL-540 | Language Policy in ESOL Education |
2 |
| ESOL-444/ESOL-544 | Educational Linguistics for ESOL Teachers |
3 |
| ESOL-450/ESOL-550 | Cultural Constructs and Diversity in ESOL Education |
2 |
| ESOL-460/ESOL-560 | Foundations of ESOL Methods |
2 |
| ESOL-464/ESOL-564 | ESOL Methods, Assessment, and Technology | 2 |
| EDUC-633 | Literacy and English-Language Learners | 2 |
| ECE/Elem Authorization | ||
| ESOL-472/ESOL-572 | ECE/Elem Supervised Practicum | 2 |
| MS/HS Authorization | ||
| ESOL-474/ESOL-574 | MS/HS Supervised Practicum | 2 |
| PreK-12 Authorization | ||
| ESOL-476/ESOL-576 | Multilevel Supervised Practicum |
2 |
Candidates must complete a portfolio as a requirement of the practicum. In addition to completing the coursework and practica above, candidates must pass the Praxis II ESOL test (accepted for licensure if taken prior to 9/1/09) or the ORELA:ESOL exam (required after 9/1/09).
ESOL/Bilingual Endorsement
In addition to all of the above requirements, candidates seeking the ESOL/Bilingual Endorsement must achieve a score of Intermediate High or above in a target language on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Oral Proficiency Interview.
For More Information
Contact Person (Eugene): Karren Timmermans, ESOL Program Coordinator
Email: kmtimm@pacificu.edu
Phone: 541-485-6812
Contact Person (Forest Grove): Catherine Kim
Email: kim5764@pacificu.edu
Phone: 503-352-1459
Contact Person: Diana Watkins, Assistant Director of Graduate & Professional Admissions
Email: teach@pacificu.edu
Phone: 503-352-1435 or 877-722-8648 ext. 143