English as a Second Language Endorsement

Endorsement Description

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) recognizes courses in this sequence as meeting the coursework requirements for an endorsement in English as a Second Language. By applying current research and best practices, educators learn strategies to support students as they learn English and master subject-specific content. The designated Illinois content area is listed in parentheses after each course. Students enroll as a “Student at Large” at ACE to take the courses listed in the course list.

For individuals interested in completing a program instead of individual coursework, a graduate-level Illinois Certificate in English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education is available.

Course List (18 Total Semester Credits)

ED5123 - Diverse Learners (ESL Elective)
ES5063 - Linguistics for TESOL (Linguistics)
BE5013 - Foundations of ESL and Bilingual Education (Theoretical Foundations of Teaching ESL)
BE5023 - Assessment of ESL and Bilingual Students (Assessment of Bilingual Students)
BE5033 - Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language (Methods and Materials for Teaching)
BE5043 - Cross-Cultural Studies for Teaching ELLs (Cross Cultural Studies for Teaching Limited English Proficient Students)
EBL5101 - Internship Experience for ESL and Bilingual Education (as needed)*

Note

English as a Second Language (ESL) experience requirement: 100 clinical clock hours of experience verified by the College or 3 months of teaching experience verified by the school district in an ESL setting. An Internship Waiver is available for individuals who can provide documentation of 3 months or more of ESL teaching experience.

* EBL5101 - Internship Experience for ESL and Bilingual Education is required for students who do not have three months of experience teaching ESL education.