Program Requirements for the English for Speakers of Other Languages Endorsement
The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program has two options: earning the endorsement only (15 credit hours), or earning the endorsement plus a Master’s degree (plus 18 credit hours = 33 credit hours). Applicants for either pathway must hold a current, valid, professional teaching license, and complete the required graduate courses with a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA. All courses are offered fully online, providing you convenience and flexibility. Some courses are offered as “short” courses (8 weeks in the fall or spring or 4 weeks in the summer). Check the course catalog for schedules.
ESOL Endorsement Course Requirements
| Course | Credits | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| AEP 880 Cultural Diversity | 3 | Online | Online | Online |
| ESOL 882 Linguistics | 3 | Online | Online | Online |
| ESOL 883 Assessment & Appraisal | 3 | Online | Online | |
| ESOL 884 Methods & Materials | 3 | Online | Online | Online |
| ESOL 885 Practicum | 3 | Online | Online | |
| Total Hours | 15 |
Master's Degree Course Requirements
| Course | Credits | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| AEP 800 Innovative Technology Integration | 3 | Online | Online | Online |
| AEP 803 Educational Research | 3 | Online | Online | Online |
| AEP 855 Educational Leadership | 3 | Online | Online | Online |
| AEP 858 Data Analysis & Assessment | 3 | Online | Online | Online |
| AEP 867 Instructional Design & Assessment | 3 | Online | Online | Online |
| READ 884 Literacy Development | 3 | Online | Online | |
| Total Hours | 18 |
For additional information about the English for Speakers of Other Languages Endorsement, please visit the ESOL Program Website or contact Mrs. Kristin Hernandez at krhernandez@fhsu.edu.
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