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Secondary MAT with ESOL Endorsement

The Secondary MAT with ESOL Endorsement program allows beginning teachers to earn an ESOL endorsement alongside your MAT degree in a 15-month program. The cost of the ESOL endorsement can be covered by the same financial aid package that covers your MAT degree.

You will complete the practicum for the ESOL endorsement during the regular school year, in the same building where you do your main student teaching. This model enables you to have your endorsement in hand in time for fall hiring and you will build strong connections in the school community where you are placed.

NOTE: The MAT with ESOL Endorsement is only available to students enrolled in the secondary education program at this time. Students pursuing their degree in elementary education can earn their ESOL endorsement after completing their MAT.

Program Overview

Master of Arts in Teaching with Preliminary Teaching License and ESOL Endorsement
Total credit hours: 50
Program start date: June
Program length: 15 months
Program director: Amber Tatge (atatge@lclark.edu)

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An ESOL endorsement-only program is available for current teachers.

FAQs

You are eligible to apply to the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) for the ESOL Endorsement once you have successfully completed all program requirements including the required coursework, the ESOL practicum, and required tests. For most students in the MAT with ESOL program, this will be in late August of your second summer, as you finish your MAT program. Instructions for how to begin the application process are available here.

Yes. You can decide to opt out of the ESOL Endorsement at any point during the program by completing a change of program form, which you can obtain from the graduate Admissions office. If you opt out, you will be moved to the regular 40-semester-hour MAT program. Your transcript will reflect any additional ESOL courses you have taken up to that point. You can choose to complete a standalone ESOL Endorsement at a later point, and will be able to apply any required ESOL coursework you have already taken. You can stay in your current placement or follow your MAT program handbook procedure for a change of placement.

The MAT with ESOL Endorsement program requires 8 additional semester hours of coursework in ESOL topics. All students in MAT programs take four semester hours of ESOL coursework. Those pursuing the ESOL Endorsement take two additional classes during the first summer (ESOL 507/607) and the second summer (ESOL 500/600), as well as an ESOL practicum (ESOL 605) which is taken during the fall and spring semesters simultaneously with the regular student teaching field experience.

MAT vs. MAT with ESOL Endorsement

Below is a chart that shows how the MAT with ESOL Endorsement program compares with the MAT only program.

	MAT	MAT with ESOL Endorsement
Degree	Master of Arts in Teaching	Master of Arts in Teaching
License	Oregon Preliminary Teaching License	Oregon Preliminary Teaching License
Endorsements	Secondary, single subject	Secondary, single subject AND English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Credits	40 semester hours, full time only	50 semester hours, full time only
Student teaching school site	No placement restrictions. You will be placed in a school in the Portland Metro area.	Placed in a school in the Portland Metro area with high percentage of English language learners (ELL).
Practicum/internship	The entire school year (nine months) is generally spent with one classroom of students. Additional student teaching experience with students in other classrooms is also provided.	The entire school year (nine months) is generally spent with one classroom of students. Additional student teaching experience with students in other classrooms is also provided. A separate ESOL practicum experience is required, which will occur in the same school as your regular placement.
Length of program	13-14 months. Program ends June or July.	15 months. Program ends in August.
Tests and Performance Assessment	Tests are required prior to application for Preliminary Teaching License. A performance assessment (edTPA) is also required.	Tests are required prior to application for Preliminary Teaching License. An additional test will be required for the ESOL Endorsement. A performance assessment (edTPA) is also required.

Secondary MAT with ESOL Endorsement

Program Overview

FAQs

Do you offer an alternative program for non-traditional students, i.e., long-distance via internet, low-residency, etc.?

When am I eligible for the ESOL endorsement?

What is the Bilingual Specialization? How do I get one?

When do I complete the ESOL practicum? How is it different from the regular student teaching experience?

Are any tests required to earn the ESOL endorsement?

What if I change my mind? Can I opt out of the MAT with ESOL program?

Is the program eligible for financial aid?

Can I switch into the MAT with ESOL Endorsement program after I have started the regular MAT program?

What are the major differences between the regular MAT program and the MAT with ESOL Endorsement program?

MAT vs. MAT with ESOL Endorsement