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English as a Second Language Concentration, Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.)

This concentration is designed for those wishing to teach English as a Second Language. It focuses on theories of language acquisition, strategies that promote cultural understanding and teaching practices that meet the needs of English Language Learners.

This coursework, along with the fulfillment of other requirements, can be applied to the State of Illinois approval or endorsement in English as a Second Language. Visit the Illinois State Board of Education for more details.

This concentration requires:

  • 18 SH

English as a Second Language Concentration- Core 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-Electives - 3 SH

Choose 3 SH from the list below

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

Note: Other NCE graduate courses may apply, but the above courses are accepted for the English as a Second Language approval.