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)
- Complete 100 clock hours of clinical experience or three months of teaching experience with limited English proficient students (20 clinical/clock 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
- Note: Candidates may be eligible for financial aid. Contact the Financial Aid office for more information.
Required Courses
Courses
| CIL 500 | Foundations of ESL and Bilingual Education | 3 |
| CIL 505 | Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language | 3 |
| CIL 506 | Methods and Materials for Teaching Bilingual Education | 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 |