Nov 23, 2024  
2021-2022 University Bulletin 
    
2021-2022 University Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

English Language Learners Endorsement Programs


Bilingual Education Endorsement and English as a Second Language Endorsement

 

  • Complete 100 clock hours in bilingual field experiences (embedded in coursework)
  • Pass the Target Language Proficiency Exam https://www.il.nesinc.com/PageView.aspx?f=GEN_Tests.html
  • Complete the following 6 courses (18 credit hours total)
    • *EDUC 386 - Diversity, Language, and Culture (25 field hours)
    • *EDUC 411 - Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language (25 field hours)
    • *EDUC 416 - Foundations of Language Teaching and Learning *(no field hours)
    •  EDUC 413 - Assessment of ELL Students (25 field hours)
    •  EDUC 415 - Linguistics (no field hours) 
    •  EDUC 412 - Methods and Materials for Teaching in Bilingual Classrooms (25 field hours)

*Courses required in the elementary education program

 

English as a Second Language Endorsement

  • Complete 100 clock hours in English as a Second Language field experiences (embedded in coursework)
  • Complete the following 6 courses (18 credit hours total)
    • *EDUC 386 - Diversity, Language, and Culture (25 field hours)
    • *EDUC 411 - Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language (25 field hours)
    • *EDUC 416 - Foundations of Language Teaching and Learning (no field hours)
    •  EDUC 413 - Assessment of ELL Students (25 field hours)
    •  EDUC 415 - Linguistics (no field hours) 
    • *EDUC 417/EDUC 373 - Literacy Development for ELL Students (25 field hours)
    • *Courses required in the Elementary Education Program