English as a Second Language/Bilingual Concentration, Curriculum and Instruction (CAS)

This concentration is designed for those wishing to work with students who are non-native English speakers. 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 other requirements, can be applied to the State of Illinois approval or endorsement in Dual Instructional Program. Visit the Illinois State Board of Education for more details.

This concentration requires:

  • 21 SH

English as a Second Language/Bilingual Education Concentration Core Courses - 18 SH:

CIL500Foundations of ESL and Bilingual Education

CIL501Introduction to Linguistics for TESOL

or

CIL512Reading in a New Language: Linguistic Considerations

CIL505Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language

CIL506Methods and Materials for Teaching Bilingual Education

CIL510Assessment of ESL and Bilingual Education Students

CIL531Cross Cultural Education

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

Choose 3 SH from the list below

CIL501Introduction to Linguistics for TESOL

CIL512Reading in a New Language: Linguistic Considerations

CIL532Technology Instruction for Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students

Note: Other NCE graduate courses may apply.