Reading Specialist & English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Dual Endorsement Program
The Reading Specialist and ESOL or ESOL/bilingual endorsements may be obtained simultaneously by completing 25 semester credits comprising of core courses and practica. Candidates who earn the Reading Specialist and ESOL endorsements will be qualified to teach reading to students pre-kindergarten through grade twelve and English-language learners within the authorization level by completing 21 semester credits of core courses and 4 semester practicum credits for each endorsement area. Additionally, candidates must pass the state-approved Reading Specialist and ESOL tests, and submit required portfolios or case studies. Those seeking the ESOL/bilingual endorsement will need to achieve a level of High/Intermediate on the ACTFL oral language exam.
In order to qualify for the Reading Specialist and ESOL or ESOL/bilingual dual endorsement, 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.
Curriculum
| Section | Core Requirements for All Authorizations | Credit Hrs |
|---|---|---|
| RDNG-642 | Reading Assessments and Techniques |
3 |
| RDNG-632 | Perspectives on Reading |
2 |
| EDUC-633 | Literacy & English-Language Learners | 2 |
| RDNG-650 | Leadership for Literacy | 2 |
| RDNG-645 | Developing Literacy in the Content Areas | 2 |
| ESOL-540 | Language Policy in ESOL Education | 2 |
| ESOL-544 | Educational Linguistics for ESOL Teachers | 3 |
| ESOL-550 | Cultural Constructs and Diversity in ESOL Education | 2 |
| ESOL-560 | Foundations of ESOL Methods | 2 |
| ESOL-564 | ESOL Methods, Assessment and Technology | 2 |
| Early Childhood/Elementary Authorization Courses | ||
| RDNG-630 | ECE/ELEM Supervised Practicum |
1 |
| RDNG-631 | ECE/ELEM Case Study Practicum |
1 |
| ESOL-572 | ECE/Elem Supervised Practicum | 2 |
| Middle Level/High School Authorization Courses | ||
| RDNG-635 | ML/HS Supervised Practicum |
1 |
| RDNG-636 | ML/HS Case Study Practicum | 1 |
| ESOL-574 | ML/HS Supervised Practicum | 2 |
| Pre-K-12 Authorization Courses and Practica | ||
| RDNG-638 | Multi-level Supervised Practicum | 1 |
| RDNG-639 | Multi-level Case Study Practicum | 1 |
| ESOL-576 | Multi-level Supervised Practicum | 2 |
Total credits |
26 |
Admissions Information
Application Requirements
Graduate Online Application
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Testing Information
Contact
Contact Person: Diana Watkins, Assistant Director of Graduate & Professional Admissions
Email: teach@pacificu.edu
Phone: 503-352-1435
Contact Person: Krisha Hall, Admissions Counselor and Data Manager
Email: krisha@pacificu.edu
Phone: 503-352-1436
Contact Person (Eugene): Karren Timmermans, ESOL/Reading Endorsement Program Coordinator (Eugene)
Email: kmtimm@pacificu.edu
Phone: 541-485-6812
Contact Person (Forest Grove): Catherine Kim, ESOL Program Coordinator (Forest Grove)
Email: kim5764@pacificu.edu
Phone:503-352-1459
Contact Person (Forest Grove): Dewayne Smith, Reading Endorsement Program Coordinator (Forest Grove)
Email: smit3125@pacificu.edu
Phone: 503-352-1453