School of Education
Additional Endorsements and Levels
Endorsements
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)/Bilingual
The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)/Bilingual program is a 24-credit program for adding the ESOL endorsement to an existing Oregon license. Those who desire a bilingual endorsement in addition to the ESOL endorsement must document proficiency in the target language (Spanish) by achieving at least an advanced level on the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) administered by the American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). More info...
The Special Education (SPED)
A 12-month program for currently licensed teachers who want to add Special Education to their license. More info...
Reading
The SOU Education Department is part of a collaborative of five Oregon University System (OUS) schools offering a 24-credit reading endorsement or a 12-credit reading certificate.
Link to SOU ReadOregon Program
Subject Area
Programs for adding subject areas sanctioned by the Oregon's TSPC. Go to...
Licensed teachers can also add subject area endorsements to their licenses by meeting the subject-specific pre-requisites and testing requirements and completing a 12 credit program.
Adding Levels:
Licensed teachers can complete a program at SOU to add one contiguous level to their licenses in the following areas:
Early Childhood
Elementary
Middle School
High School
To download requirements in PDF format for adding an authorization level, click here. 
Please note: If the level desired is for teaching multiple subjects in a self-contained classroom at the Early Childhood or Elementary Level, the Course Matrix form is also required.
