English as a Second Language Endorsement
The ESL endorsement program is approved by the Illinois State Board of Education and graduates are eligible to apply for an endorsement to be added to their active Illinois teaching license.
Candidates must take and pass content area in each area to qualify for Illinois entitlement.
The School of Education is a university partner of Illinois Association of School Business Officials (IASBO).
Grading Policy
Passing at the graduate level is considered a B or higher. A maximum of 8 hours of C (2.0) is applicable, provided that a minimum GPA of 3.0 is reached at the time of program completion and an approved student petition is on file in the Office of Records and Registration. Grades of C- or lower are not accepted.
Requirements
| EDL 493 | Cross-Cultural Studies for Multilingual Students and Families | 3 |
| EDL 550 | Theoretical Foundations of ESL and Bilingual Education | 3 |
| EDL 584 | Assessment of and Program Design for ESL and Bilingual Students | 3 |
| EDL 592 | Linguistics | 3 |
| EDL 594 | Bilingual and ESL Methods and Materials | 3 |
| TEP 475 | Cultural Studies and Identity in Education | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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This class may not be required for students who have met the clinical experience requirement of the Illinois State Board of Education for English as a Second Language Letter of Approval/Endorsement.