Bilingual Endorsement
The Bilingual Endorsement trains Ohio educators who hold a standard Ohio teaching certificate or license to work with emergent bilingual students in grades PK-12.
This multi-age endorsement provides teachers with coursework and field experience focused on:
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Bilingual language acquisition
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Bilingual and dual language immersion programs and curricula
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Instruction, assessment and advocacy
Required Courses
Literacy Development for Multilingual Learners
Core Practices in Language Assessment
- TLTED 5613 - Core Practices in World Language Education
- TLTED 5615 - Methods and Culture in TESOL
- TLCTE 5301 - Foundations of Bilingual Education
- TLCTE 5365 - Linguistics for Literacy Educators
- TLTED 5600 - Language as a Resource
- TLTED 5620 - Language Acquisition in Multilingual Learner
- Option 1: Signed form from direct supervisor
- Option 2: TLTED 5189.33: Field Experience Bilingual Endorsement (1 credit)
To register for this course, please complete the registration survey by April 1 for Autumn course enrollment or by September 1 for Spring enrollment
Requirements
Field Experience
A minimum 50 clock hours for each additional licensure area beyond the candidate's initial license.
Minimum Credit Hours
12
Prerequisites
Proficiency in a language other than English; Ohio teaching license or certificate
Licensure Disclosure
Ohio State academic programs are designed to prepare students for licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure and certification at go.osu.edu/onground.
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