english as a secondary language endorsement · prg 211 algorithms and logic for computer...
TRANSCRIPT
Bring the best learning tools to your school and your students. We offer a variety of continuing education courses online that fit your busy schedule. Discover new ways to solve everyday problems and find fresh strategies and techniques to elevate the classroom experience. Our courses — aligned with the Illinois State Board of Education requirements — are all three credits, unless otherwise noted.
English as a Secondary Language Endorsement
Keep your knowledge on the cutting edge.
Course # Course Name State Requirement Duration
BLE 572 TESOL 572
(Choose one) AssessmentAssessment
Assessment of the Bilingual Student 4 weeks4 weeks
TESOL 574 Cross-Cultural Communication Cross-Cultural Studies for Teaching Limited-English-Proficient Students
4 weeks
BLE 571 TESOL 575
(Choose one) Instructional Techniques and Methods Teaching Reading and Writing
Electives 4 weeks4 weeks
TESOL 573 Applied Linguistics Linguistics 4 weeks
TESOL 571 Instructional Techniques and Methods Methods and Materials for Teaching ESL 4 weeks
TESOL 570 Foundations of Instruction Theoretical Foundations of Teaching ESL 4 weeks
ILLINOIS
See last page for more information.
Course # Course Name State Requirement Duration
SPE 591 Characteristics of Exceptionalities Cross-Categorical Special Education Characteristics
6 weeks
SPED 531 Special Education Teaching Methods Cross-Categorical Special Education Methods
4 weeks
SPED 532 Special Education Assessment Psychological Diagnosis for All Types of Exceptional Children
4 weeks
SPED 530 Introduction to Learners with Special Needs Survey of Exceptional Children 4 weeks
Course # Course Name State Requirement Duration
RDNG 510RDNG 500RDNG 501RDNG 502RDNG 507
(Choose one)
Content Area Reading and Writing for AdolescentsReading Methods: PrimaryReading Methods: ElementaryReading Methods: SecondaryContent Area Reading & Writing for Elementary
Content Area Reading State Requirement 4 weeks4 weeks4 weeks4 weeks4 weeks
EDUC 526 Overview of Adolescent Psychology Educational Psychology Focusing on the Developmental Characteristics of Early Adolescents
4 weeks
EDUC 523 Middle School Curriculum Development and Instruction
Middle School Philosophy 4 weeks
Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS1) Approval
Middle School Endorsement
See last page for more information.
Bilingual Education EndorsementCourse # Course Name State Requirement Duration
BLE 572 Assessment Assessment of the Bilingual Student 4 weeks
TESOL 574 Cross-Cultural Communication Cross-Cultural Studies for Teaching Limited-English-Proficient Students
4 weeks
BLE 573TESOL 575
(Choose one) Overview of LinguisticsTeaching Reading and Writing
Electives 4 weeks4 weeks
BLE 570 Foundations of Instruction Foundations of Bilingual Education 4 weeks
TESOL 571 Instructional Techniques and Methods Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language
4 weeks
BLE 571 Instructional Techniques and Methods Methods and Materials for Teaching Limited-English-Proficient Students in Bilingual Programs
4 weeks
Course # Course Name State Requirement Duration
MTH 280 (4 credits) Calculus I Calculus 7 weeks
PRG 211 Algorithms and Logic for Computer Programming Computer Science 5 weeks
MTH 210 MTH 535
Fundamentals of Geometry Geometry
Geometry 5 weeks 6 weeks
MTH 110 (1 credit) History of Mathematics History of Mathematics 2 weeks
MTH 213MTH 214
(Choose one) Mathematics for Elementary Educators IMathematics for Elementary Educators II
Math Content Courses for Elementary Teachers
5 weeks5 weeks
TCH 513 Teaching Methods: Secondary Mathematics Methods of Teaching Middle School Math 4 weeks
MTH 530 Linear Algebra Modern Algebra or Number Theory 6 weeks
MTH 217 MTH 540
(Choose one) Statistics I Statistics
Probability and Statistics 5 weeks 6 weeks
Middle School Math Endorsement
See last page for more information.
Course # Course Name State Requirement Duration
SPE 591 Characteristics for Exceptionalities Characteristics of Students with Disabilities 6 weeks
SPE 557 Collaboration with Families of Students with Disabilities
Collaboration with Parents and School Personnel
6 weeks
SPED 531 Special Education Teaching Methods Cross-Categorical Special Education Methods
4 weeks
SPED 532 SPED 533
Special Education Assessment Mainstreaming and Inclusion
Elective 4 weeks 4 weeks
Not offered UOPX does not offer a course to meet this area Special Education Finance
Not offered UOPX does not offer a course to meet this area Special Education Law
ADM 517 Special Education Program Administration Supervision of Programs for Children with Disabilities
4 weeks
SPED 536 Transition Planning for Adolescents with Disabilities
Transition Services for Students with Disabilities
4 weeks
Director of Special Education
Course # Course Name State Requirement Duration
RDNG 511 Reading Assessment Assessment and Diagnosis of Reading Problems
4 weeks
RDNG 510RDNG 507
(Choose one) Content Area Reading & Writing for Adolescents Content Area Reading & Writing for Elementary
Content-Area Reading 4 weeks4 weeks
RDNG 503 Diagnosis and Remediation Developmental and Remedial Reading Instruction and Support
4 weeks
RDNG 512 Research Foundations of Language and Literacy Elective 4 weeks
RDNG 500RDNG 501RDNG 502
(Choose one)Reading Methods: Primary Reading Methods: Elementary Reading Methods: Secondary
Foundations of Reading 4 weeks4 weeks4 weeks
RDNG 508RDNG 505
(Choose one) Adolescent Literature Children’s Literature
Literature Appropriate to Students Across All Grade Ranges
4 weeks4 weeks
RDG 539 RDG 540 RDG 541
(Choose one)Reading Skills and Practicum (K-8) Reading Skills and Practicum (K-5)Reading Skills and Practicum (6-12)
Reading Practicum 6 weeks6 weeks 6 weeks
Reading Teacher Endorsement The reading coursework could also be accepted for the K-3, K-4, middle grade or the senior high Reading Teacher endorsement. The literature course would need to be specific to the appropriate grade level.
See last page for more information.
Out-of-State Applicant / Licensure State RequirementsCourse # Course Name State Requirement Duration
RDNG 510RDNG 507
(Choose one) Content Area Reading and Writing for AdolescentsContent Area Reading and Writing for Elementary
Content-Area Reading 4 weeks4 weeks
SPED 531 Special Education Teaching Methods Cross-Categorical Special Education Methods
4 weeks
BLE 571TESOL 571
(Choose one) Instructional Techniques and MethodsInstructional Techniques and Methods
ESL/Bilingual Methods 4 weeks4 weeks
RDNG 500RDNG 501RDNG 502
(Choose one)Reading Methods: Primary Reading Methods: ElementaryReading Methods: Secondary
Methods of Reading 4 weeks4 weeks4 weeks
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) cannot be converted into academic credit. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not CEUs earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by employers and/or applicable licensing agencies. While widely available, not all Continuing Education Unit coursework is available in all states or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.
Although our continuing education for teachers courses are accepted by many state agencies in the United States toward teacher certifications and endorsements, this may not be the case in all states or foreign jurisdictions. If you plan to use courses for certification or endorsement, please check with your own state agency and your school district for applicability. Continuing education for teachers courses are not eligible to apply to degree programs at University of Phoenix. These courses are not eligible for federal financial aid.
The University’s Central Administration is located at 4025 S. Riverpoint Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85040. Florida: Licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 2308. Georgia: Authorized under the Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990. Illinois: University of Phoenix is authorized to operate as a post-secondary educational institution by the Illinois Board of Higher Education, 1 N. Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333, Springfield, Illinois 62701-1377. , www.ibhe.org. Nevada: University of Phoenix campus is located at 3755 Breakthrough Way, Las Vegas, NV 89135 Puerto Rico: University of Phoenix operates under a renewal license granted by the Puerto Rico Council on Education. South Carolina: Licensed by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. South Carolina Campus: 1001 Pinnacle Point Dr., Columbia, SC 29223. Tennessee:; Memphis Campus: 65 Germantown Ct., Ste. 100, Cordova, TN 38018; Nashville Campus: 616 Marriott Dr., Ste. 150, Nashville, TN 37214.; University of Phoenix is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). Virginia Beach Main Campus: 4636 Columbus Street, Virginia Beach City, VA 23462-7782
© 2018 University of Phoenix, Inc. All rights reserved. | COE-0002918
Enroll or learn more about these courses. 844.YES.UOPX | phoenix.edu/cet
Technology Specialist EndorsementChoose from these select courses to complete your required 24 credit hours.
Course # Course Name State Requirement Duration
Tech 509 Using Web Tools in the Classroom 2 weeks
Tech 510 Using Apps in the Classroom 2 weeks
Tech 511 Using Google Tools in the Classroom 2 weeks
Tech 519 Using Social Media in the Classroom 3 weeks
Tech 520 Multimedia for Educators 3 weeks
Tech 521 Presentation Technology for Educators 4 weeks
Tech 522 Technology Integration for Educators 4 weeks
Tech 524 Technology Survival for Educators 4 weeks
Tech 525 Becoming a Connected Educator 4 weeks