EDOL 720 (120) Linguistic and Cultural Diversity in Education (3)
Course offers a framework for understanding diversity in the schools and for conceptualizing the educator's role in promoting an inclusive educational environment. Recent research and critical issues in education related to diversity are presented.

EDOL 621 (121) Sociolinguistics for English Language Learners (3)
Focus of course is on an in-depth study of the English language as a system. Emphasis is placed on applying concepts, theories and research in classroom practices to facilitate the acquisition of English.

EDOL 640 (140) Principles and Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners (3)
Course focuses on the history, theories, and teaching strategies, including the use of technology, of teaching English to speakers of other languages. As the first course in the TESOL sequence, this course is designed as an introduction to the field.

EDOL 641 (141) Teaching Reading and Writing to PK - 12 English Language Learners (3)
Course examines curriculum, instructional strategies, and support materials used for teaching reading and writing to English language learners. Planning, implementation and evaluation of instruction are emphasized, including the modification and accommodations necessary to meet English language arts standards.

EDOL 742 (142) Testing/Assessment of English Language Learners (3)
In this course, the theoretical and practical issues associated with testing and assessment of language minority learners will be provided. Instruction and practice in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of norm-referenced, criterion-referenced, and alternative assessment measures of language proficiency and academic achievement are provided.

EDOL 743 (143) Content Modification for English Language Learners (3)
Course focuses on issues, programs, and strategies for modifying content instruction for English language learners. Emphasis is placed on the content-based learning approach which helps learners to acquire a new language through the study of academic disciplines such as mathematics, science, and social studies.

EDOL 961 (160) Practicum: Principles and Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners (3)
The field-based practicum is designed to provide candidates with opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and dispositions for teaching English language learners (ELL). This course is linked with EDOL 640 (140).