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English as a Second Language Approval or Endorsement

National Louis University courses meet the Illinois standards for approval or endorsement in English as a Second Language. Earning the approval or endorsement calls for both coursework and fulfilling additional requirements. Students are not required to be admitted to NLU if earning the approval or endorsement independently of any degree program or certificate.

Coursework:

  • 18 SH per the tables below

Additional requirements:

  • A valid and active teaching certificate
  • 100 clock hours of clinical experience or three months of teaching experience with limited English proficient students (20 clinical/clock hours in may be earned in each course)
  • Note: Candidates may be eligible for federal financial aid. Consult the Financial Aid office for more information.

English as a Second Language Approval or Endorsement Courses - 15 SH

CIL500Foundations of ESL and Bilingual Education
CIL505Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language
CIL510Assessment of ESL and Bilingual Education Students
CIL531Cross Cultural Education
CIL501Introduction to Linguistics for TESOL
or
CIL512Reading in a New Language: Linguistic Considerations

English as a Second Language Concentration-ESL/Bilingual Electives - 3 SH

Choose 3 SH from the below courses:

CIL501Introduction to Linguistics for TESOL
CIL511Family Literacy for Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Learners
CIL512Reading in a New Language: Linguistic Considerations
CIL532Technology Instruction for Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students