K-12 Endorsements

Early Childhood Endorsement (License) (12 Credits)

• IELE 5100 - Why DI? An Introduction to Differentiated Instruction 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5110 - Try DI? Planning and Preparing a Differentiated Instruction Program 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5120 - Reading Fundamentals #3: The Elements of Effective Reading Instruction and Assessment 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5130 - Early Childhood: Typical and Atypical Development 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5140 - Early Childhood: Program Planning 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5150 - Observation and Assessment 3 Credit(s)

English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement (18 Credits)

• IELE 5300 - Foundations of Bilingual/ESL Instruction 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5310 - Understanding Language Acquisition and Cognition 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5320 - Assessment for a Diverse Linguistic Population 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5330 - Methods and Materials for the Bilingual/ESL Classroom 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5340 - Integrating Language Acquisition into Content Instruction 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5350 - Family/Parent Involvement in Education Programs 3 Credit(s)

• Total Credits: 18

Gifted and Talented Endorsement (16-18 Credits)

Participants can use 1 credit of conference attendance issued by a university for this endorsement instead of taking the 6th course.

• IELE 5400 - Education for the Gifted and Talented 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5410 - Improvement of Curriculum Instruction in the Content Area 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5420 - Identification/Evaluation in Gifted Education 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5430 - Curriculum/Materials in Gifted Education 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5440 - Social Emotional Needs of the Gifted 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5450 - Practicum in Gifted Education 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5460 - Ethics for Educational Leaders 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5470 - Creativity in Education 3 Credit(s)

Mathematics (Elementary) Endorsement (18 Credits)

• IELE 5500 - Mathematics for Teaching K-8: Numbers and Operations 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5510 - Mathematics for Teaching K-8: Rational Numbers and Proportional Reasoning 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5520 - Mathematics for Teaching K-8: Geometry and Measurement 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5530 - Mathematics for Teaching K-8: Algebraic Reasoning 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5540 - Mathematics for Teaching K-8: Data Analysis and Problem Solving 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5550 - Mathematics for Teaching K-8: Assessment and Intervention 3 Credit(s)

Reading Level 1 Endorsement (21 Credits)

• IELE 5600 - Foundations of Literacy Instruction: Theories and Model 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5610 - Reading and Writing Across the Disciplines 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5620 - Reading Assessment and Instructional Interventions 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5630 - K-12 Literacy Practices and Processes: Instructional Implications 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5640 - Reading Comprehension Instruction 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5650 - Writing Instruction 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5660 - Literature and Informational Texts for Children and Adolescents 3 Credit(s)

Reading Level 2 Endorsement (9 Credits)

• IELE 5700 - Research in Reading 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5710 - Supervision of Literacy Programs 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5720 - Literacy Specialist Internship 3 Credit(s)

STEM Endorsement (18 Credits)

Participants may substitute Mathematics for Teaching K-8: Data Analysis and Problem Solving from a math endorsement for the Integrated Math Course in this endorsement.

• IELE 5200 - Energy in STEM for Elementary Teachers 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5210 - Force in STEM for Elementary Teachers 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5220 - STEM Integrated Math for Elementary Teachers - Data Analysis and Problem Solving 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5230 - Nature of Science and Engineering 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5240 - Matter in STEM for Elementary Teachers 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5250 - STEM Practices with a Focus on Technology and Problem-based Learning 3 Credit(s)

Technology Education Endorsement (18 Credits)

IELE 5000 , IELE 5010 , and IELE 5020  are required for the Educational Technology Endorsement. Participants can take other 9 credits from SUU courses or 9 credits from UEN instead of taking 3 other courses from SUU.

• IELE 5000 - Foundations of Instructional Design 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5010 - Classroom Integration of Educational Technology 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5020 - Technology Leadership 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5030 - Technology Pedagogy 1 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5040 - Technology Pedagogy 2 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5050 - Online and Blended Teaching and Learning 3 Credit(s)
• IELE 5060 - Enhanced Software and Hardware Skills 3 Credit(s)