No, the courses are video based with an emphasis on cooperative course work. No, this applies only to the state of Kansas. In order to be endorsed K-12, it will be required that the student complete two separate Practicum courses. If courses are taken every fall and spring semester, then the process will take 2.5 years. If courses are also attended during the summer months, then the time may be reduced.
Students have five years to complete the entire endorsement.
I am not a certified teacher, but I would still like to be endorsed. Our courses are open to any students who would like to participate, but only certified educators will be officially endorsed. One, it would require the student's attendance at two opening sessions, which usually begin at the same time. Since attendance is required by University policy, and it is impossible to be in two places at the same time, this makes it difficult to take two courses. Another reason is that the instructors like students to concentrate on one aspect of ESL at a time, as the amount of information can be overwhelming at times.