English as a Second Language Endorsement

National Louis University courses meet the Illinois standards for endorsement in English as a Second Language. Earning the endorsement calls for both coursework and fulfilling additional requirements.

Program Details

• Requires 18 SH for completion

• A grade of “C” or better in all coursework is required
• Requires completion of 100 clinical/observation hours or three months of teaching in an ESL or bilingual setting
• Note: Candidates may be eligible for federal financial aid. Consult the Financial Aid office for more information.

Program Learning Outcomes

N/A

Admission Requirements

In addition to the National Louis University Graduate Admission Requirements, applicants must:

• Hold a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) endorsed in the teaching field (teaching endorsements can’t be added to administrative and school support PEL’s)

• Complete 100 of clinical/observation hours or three months of teaching experience in an ESL or bilingual education setting (20 clinical/observation hours may be earned in each course)

Required Courses

English as a Second Language Endorsement Courses - 15 SH

CIL 500	Foundations of ESL and Bilingual Education	3
	and
CIL 505	Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language	3
	or
CIL 507	Methods and Materials for Teaching ESL and World Languages	.5 TO 3
	and
CIL 510	Assessment of ESL and Bilingual Education Students	3
CIL 531	Cross Cultural Education	3
	and
CIL 501	Introduction to Linguistics for TESOL	3
	or
CIL 512	Literacy in a New Language: Linguistic Considerations	3

Note: CIL 507 must taken for 3 SH if chosen.

English as a Second Language Endorsement Electives - 3 SH

Choose 3 SH from the below courses:

CIL 501	Introduction to Linguistics for TESOL	3
CIL 506	Methods and Materials for Teaching Bilingual Education	3
CIL 507	Methods and Materials for Teaching ESL and World Languages	.5 TO 3
CIL 508	Methods and Materials for Teaching Dual Language Bilingual Education	3
CIL 511	Family Literacy for Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Learners	3
CIL 512	Literacy in a New Language: Linguistic Considerations	3
CIL 532	Technology Instruction for Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students	3
CIL 540	Early Literacy Development and English Learners	1
CIL 541	Visual Literacy and English Learners	1
CIL 542	Spanish Literacy Development and Biliteracy	1
CIL 543	Using Music and Song to Teach and Learn New Languages	1

Note: CIL 507 must taken for 3 SH if chosen.