English as a Second Language/ Bilingual Endorsements

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

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

  • Hold a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
  • Complete 100 of clinical/observation hours or three months of teaching experience in a bilingual setting (20 clinical//observation hours may be earned in each course)
Program Details: 
  • Requires 18 SH for completion  
  • A grade of “C” or better in all coursework is required
  • Requires a passing score on the Illinois Target Language Proficiency Test
  • Requires completion of 100 clinical/observation hours or three months of teaching in a bilingual setting
  • 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 512Literacy in a New Language: Linguistic Considerations

3