English as a Second Language Endorsement
National Louis University courses meet the Illinois standards for endorsement in English as a Second Language. Earning the endorsement 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 clock hours of clinical experience or three months of teaching experience with English language learners (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 federal financial aid. Consult the Financial Aid office for more information.
Required Courses
English as a Second Language Approval or Endorsement 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 | Literacy in a New Language: Linguistic Considerations | 3 |
English as a Second Language Concentration-Electives - 3 SH
Choose 3 SH from the below courses:
| CIL 501 | Introduction to Linguistics for TESOL | 3 |
| CIL 506 | Methods and Materials for Teaching Bilingual Education | 3 |
| CIL 511 | Family Literacy for Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Learners | 3 |
| CIL 512 | Literacy in a New Language: Linguistic Considerations | 3 |
| CIL 532 | Technology Instruction for Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students | 3 |