English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement

Course Requirement: 15 Credit Hours

• ESLO 610 - Teaching ESL in a Multicultural Society Credit(s): 3 hours
• ESLO 615 - Phonology for ESL Teachers Credit(s): 3 hours
• ESLO 620 - Methods and Materials for Teaching ESL Credit(s): 3 hours
• ESLO 630 - Methods for Teaching English as an International Language Credit(s): 3 hours
• ESLO 635 - Teaching ESL through Reading and Writing Credit(s): 3 hours

Continuous Assessment:

Entrance to University

1. Application to University
2. Bachelor’s degree from accredited IHE
3. Cumulative GPA of 3.0
4. Three letters of recommendation
5. Signed copy of KY Code of Ethics
6. Valid teaching license

Entrance to Unit

1. Signed Kentucky Code of Ethics
2. Signed Character and Fitness
3. Pre-test completed during first course.

Midpoint

1. Cumulative GPA of 3.0
2. Two favorable disposition assessments
3. Signed KY Code of Ethics
4. Signed Character and Fitness

Exit

1. Fifteen hours of 600 level courses
2. Minimum of nine hours completed at University of the Cumberlands
3. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
4. Two more favorable disposition assessments (4 total)
5. Six-year time limit not exceeded.
6. CA-1 Submitted to UC Certification Office
7. Candidates must pass the English to Speakers of Other Languages portion of the Praxis II Exam.
8. Post-test completed.