English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement with M.Ed. Option
Certified Illinois teachers holding an 03 Elementary, 04 Early Childhood or 09 Secondary certificate who wish to add the English as a Second Language Endorsement to their certificates must complete the following coursework. The ESL Endorsement is valid only at the grade levels of the teacher’s regular certificate.
Successful completion of the College of Education graduate writing assessment is required during the first quarter of enrollment. Two years of teaching experience is not required for enrollment or ESL Endorsement.
Total credit hours required: 18
Degree Requirements
I. Required Courses (15)
| 51-510 | Foundations of Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations | 3 |
| 51-512 | Linguistics for the Teachers of English Language Learners | 3 |
| 51-542 | Cross-cultural Studies for Teaching English Language Learners | 3 |
| 51-514 | Assessment of English Language Learners | 3 |
| 51-526 | Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a New Language | 3 |
II. Elective Options (3)
Please choose one of the following:
| 51-511 | Integrating Technology into the Curriculum | 3 |
| 51-527 | Methods and Materials for Teaching Bilingual Education | 3 |
| 51-557 | Curriculum and Instruction | 3 |
| 52-509 | Child and Adolescent Literature | 3 |
| 52-527 | Teaching Reading to the Diverse Learner | 3 |
III. Additional courses required for M.Ed. (12)
| 51-522 | Ethical and Moral Foundations of Educational Leadership | 3 |
| 51-557 | Curriculum and Instruction | 3 |
| 51-575 | Practical Research for Learning Communities | 3 |
One additional elective (3) with approval of advisor.
Total credit hours required for the M.Ed. option : 30