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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 of clinical/observation hours or three months of teaching experience in an ESL or bilingual education 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 completion of 100 clinical/observation hours or three months of teaching in an ESL or bilingual setting
  • Note: Candidates may be eligible for federal financial aid. Consult the Financial Aid office for more information.

Required Courses

English as a Second Language Endorsement Courses - 15 SH

CIL 500Foundations of ESL and Bilingual Education

3
CIL 505Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language

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

English as a Second Language Endorsement Electives - 3 SH

Choose 3 SH from the below courses:

CIL 501Introduction to Linguistics for TESOL

3
CIL 506Methods and Materials for Teaching Bilingual Education

3
CIL 511Family Literacy for Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Learners

3
CIL 512Literacy in a New Language: Linguistic Considerations

3
CIL 532Technology Instruction for Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students

3
CIL 540Early Literacy Development and English Learners

1
CIL 541Visual Literacy and English Learners

1
CIL 542Spanish Literacy Development and Biliteracy

1