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 endorsement in English as a Second Language. Visit the Illinois State Board of Education for more details.
Concentration Details:
- Requires 18 SH for completion
Required Courses
English as a Second Language Concentration- Core Courses - 15 SH
| CIL 500 | Foundations of ESL and Bilingual Education | 3 |
| CIL 505 | Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language | 3 |
| CIL 510 | Assessment of ESL and Bilingual Education Students | 3 |
| CIL 531 | Cross Cultural Education | 3 |
| CIL 501 | Introduction to Linguistics for TESOL | 3 |
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| CIL 512 | Reading in a New Language: Linguistic Considerations | 3 |
English as a Second Language Concentration-Electives - 3 SH
Choose 3 SH from the courses below:
| CIL 501 | Introduction to Linguistics for TESOL | 3 |
| CIL 511 | Family Literacy for Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Learners | 3 |
| CIL 512 | Reading in a New Language: Linguistic Considerations | 3 |
| CIL 532 | Technology Instruction for Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students | 3 |
Note: Other NCE graduate courses may apply, but the above courses are accepted for the English as a Second Language endorsement.