English as a Second Language (ESL) Instruction Certificate

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Overview

After earning your bachelor's degree, you can take post-baccalaureate courses in order to earn the English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher endorsement in Illinois; this includes a graduate-level practicum. The following course areas are addressed:

- Linguistics - Theoretical Foundations of Teaching ESL
- Assessment of the Bilingual Student
- Methods and Materials for Teaching ESL
- Cross-cultural Studies for Teaching Limited-English-Proficient Students

ESL clinical experience equal to 100 clock hours or three months of teaching experience with ESL Âé¶¹´«Ã½ must be documented. The certificate can be share coursework with the MSEd in Curriculum and Instruction.

Degree: Graduate Certificate

Completion time: 18 Credit Hours

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Dr. Dan Carter, Graduate Coordinator

Buzzard Hall 2176
Email: djcarter@eiu.edu
URL: /elegrad/about.php#esl