English as a Second Language Special Education Approval
To qualify for the ESL Special Education approval, candidates must meet all of the requirements in ONE of the three options listed below.
To apply for this approval, candidates must submit an online application on their ELIS account.
In addition to the National Louis University Graduate Admission Requirements, applicants must:
- Hold a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
Program Details:
- Requires 3-9 SH for completion depending on the option
- 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.
Option 1
Candidates must:
- Hold an Illinois teaching license endorsed in a special education teaching field or a license with a special education approval
- Complete 9 SH of coursework listed below
Required Courses
| 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 |
Option 2
Candidates must:
- Hold an Illinois teaching license endorsed in early childhood, elementary, secondary, or special education and ESL
- Complete 9 SH of coursework listed below
Required Courses
| SPE 501 | Educational and Diagnostic Assessment of Exceptional Children and Adolescents | 3 |
| SPE 506 | Frameworks, Perspectives, and Collaboration in Special Education | 3 |
| SPE 527 | Differentiated and Individualized Curriculum and Instruction | 3 |
Option 3
Candidates must:
- Hold an Illinois teaching license endorsed in a school support personnel area (except school nurse)
- Complete 3 SH of coursework listed below
Required Courses
| CIL 510 | Assessment of ESL and Bilingual Education Students | 3 |