The following are suggested supplemental course listings for students wishing to pursue graduate study in professional programs or satisfy requirements to apply for certification and/or endorsements from external licensing agents. Please see the Program Chair in your major for additional guidance.
External Certification and/or Endorsement
Bilingual/ESL Endorsement
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| EDU-5110 | Foundations for ESL and Bilingual Education | 3 |
| EDU-5120 | Methods and Materials for Teaching ESL | 3 |
| EDU-5130 | Cross-Cultural Studies for Teaching English Learners | 3 |
| EDU-5140 | Assessment of English Learners | 3 |
| EDU-5150 | Applied Linguistics for ESL/Bilingual Educators | 3 |
| EDU-5160 | Methods and Materials for Teaching in Bilingual Programs | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 |
Director of Special Education Endorsement
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| SPED-6600 | Supervisor of Programs for Children with Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED-6670 | Special Education Finance | 3 |
| SPED-6680 | School Leadership and the Law for Special Populations | 3 |
| SPED-6690 | Current Research in Cross-Categorical Special Education Programming and Assessment | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 |
Post MSW Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorder Professional (CODP I)
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| SWK-5600 | Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders | 4 |
| Total Credits | 4 |
Post MSW Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| SWK-5420 | Addictions Counseling I | 3 |
| SWK-6340 | Psychopharmacology of Substance Use Disorders | 3 |
| SWK-6400 | Addictions Counseling II | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 |
Reading Teacher Endorsement
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| EDU-6310 | Effective Word Study Instruction | 3 |
| EDU-6320 | Effective Comprehension Instruction | 3 |
| EDU-6330 | Literacy in the Content Area | 3 |
| EDU-6340 | Assessment of Literacy Learning | 3 |
| EDU-6350 | Teaching Reading to Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDU-6370 | Texts for Children | 3 |
| EDU-6410 | Practicum in Reading | 6 |
| Total Credits | 24 |
Special Education Endorsement (LBS1)
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| SPED-5515 | Characteristics and Identification of Disabilities and the Law | 3 |
| SPED-5555 | Prosocial Skills and Challenging Behaviors | 3 |
| SPED-5565 | Strategies and Assistive Technology for Students With Low Incidence and Multiple Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED-5570 | Trends: Collaboration, Differentiating Instruction in the Inclusive Classroom, and Transition | 3 |
| SPED-5615 | Psychoeducational Assessment of Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED-6520 | Reading Disabilities Theory and Intervention | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 |
Superintendent Endorsement
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| EDU-7133 | Organizational Theory and Change Management | 4 |
| EDU-7325 | Curriculum and Assessment for K-12 Regular Education | 3 |
| EDU-7335 | Advanced School District Finance | 3 |
| EDU-7345 | Advanced Operations and System Management | 3 |
| EDU-7355 | Curriculum and Assessment for Special Populations | 3 |
| EDU-7365 | Advanced School Law and Human Resources PK-12 | 3 |
| EDU-7510 | School District Superintendent and Board Policy | 3 |
| EDU-7715 | Illinois School District Superintendent Internship I | 2 |
| EDU-7330 | Equity, Ethics, and Excellence in School District Leadership Intensive I | 1 |
| EDU-7725 | Illinois School District Superintendent Internship II | 2 |
| EDU-7340 | Equity, Ethics, and Excellence in School District Leadership Intensive II | 1 |
| EDU-7735 | Illinois School District Superintendent Internship III | 2 |
| EDU-7350 | Equity, Ethics, and Excellence in School District Leadership Intensive III | 1 |
| Total Credits | 31 |
Technology Specialist Endorsement
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| EDU-6210 | Planning and Developing Instructional Media I | 3 |
| EDU-6215 | Planning and Developing Instructional Media II | 3 |
| EDU-6220 | Computer Applications in Education | 3 |
| EDU-6225 | Assessment and Evaluation with Technology | 3 |
| EDU-6230 | Managing the Instructional Technology Program | 3 |
| EDU-6235 | Leading Staff Development in Educational Technology | 3 |
| EDU-6240 | Distance Learning | 3 |
| EDU-6250 | Issues and Trends in Instructional Design and Technology | 3 |
| Total Credits | 24 |