English as a Second Language/ Bilingual Approval

NLU courses meet the Illinois standards for endorsement in ESL/Bilingual Education. Earning the endorsement calls for both coursework and fulfilling additional requirements. 

Candidates interested in the bilingual approval are recommended to obtain both the ESL and Bilingual approvals since the required courses and hours are equivalent. 

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

  • Hold a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
Program Details: 
  • Requires 18 SH for completion  
  • A grade of “C” or better in all coursework is required
  • Note: Candidates may be eligible for financial aid. Contact the Financial Aid office for more information.

Required Courses

Courses

CIL 500Foundations of ESL and Bilingual Education

3

CIL 505Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language

3

CIL 506Methods and Materials for Teaching Bilingual Education

3

CIL 510Assessment of ESL and Bilingual Education Students

3

CIL 531Cross Cultural Education

3

CIL 501Introduction to Linguistics for TESOL

3

or

CIL 512Reading in a New Language: Linguistic Considerations

3