English as a Second Language Endorsement

The adult accelerated programs at Benedictine University.

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THE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM AT BENEDICTINE UNIVERSITY focuses on meeting the urgent need for Illinois teachers who can address the cultural, linguistic and developmental needs of a diverse group of students.

The ESL program challenges educators to examine the influence of culture on the political and social impact of teaching and learning in a second language.

The program prepares licensed teachers in the foundations and methods of teaching ESL in culturally and linguistically diverse settings.

The program consists of 18 credits of coursework and 100 practicum hours that enable licensed teachers to obtain the additional state approval needed to receive an English as a Second Language Endorsement.

All courses are based on adult learning principles and are delivered in a blended format that combines the most effective aspects of live instruction with self-directed, Internet-based learning.

Students also enjoy the benefits of a strong, values-based education with all the convenience of an adult learner setting.

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Number Title Credits Practicum Hours

EDUC 601 Cultural Diversity and English as a Second Language 3 credits 20 hours

EDUC 604 Theoretical Foundations of Teaching English as a Second Language 3 credits 20 hours

EDUC 606 Linguistics for Educators 3 credits 15 hours

EDUC 607 Methods and Materials for English as a Second Language 3 credits 20 hours

EDUC 609 Assessment of English as a Second Language and Bilingual Students 3 credits 20 hours

EDUC 553 Multicultural Literature for Children and Adolescents 3 credits 5 hours

Total 18 credits 100 hours

Benedictine University is located in Lisle, Illinois just 25 miles west of Chicago, and has branch campuses in Spring�eld, Illinois and Mesa, Arizona. Founded in 1887, Benedictine provides 55 undergraduate majors and 17 graduate and four doctoral programs. Forbes magazine named Benedictine among “America’s Top Colleges” for the third consecutive year in 2013. Benedictine University’s Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program is listed by Crain’s Chicago Business as the �fth largest in the Chicago area in 2013.

For more information, call the Enrollment Center at (877) 353-9622, email adultenrollment@ben.edu or visit ben.edu/AAE.

Benedictine University • 5700 College Rd. • Lisle, IL 60532Moser Center for Adult and Professional Studies • 1832 Centre Point Circle, Suite 102 • Naperville, IL 60563Bellwood Learning Center • 407 Mannheim Rd. • Bellwood, IL 60104

Benedictine University, founded 1887 by the Benedictine monks of St. Procopius Abbey, is located in Lisle, Illinois just 25 miles west of Chicago. Branch campuses are located in Springfield, Illinois and Mesa, Arizona and Illinois learning centers are located in Bellwood and Naperville. Benedictine’s National Moser Center for Adult Learning provides students with the knowledge, skills and creative problem-solving ability demanded by today’s workplace. Our blended delivery format promotes communication and teamwork, and our faculty are experts in their fields who are focused on helping you achieve your goals.

For more information, contact the National Moser Center for Adult Learning at (877) 353-9622, adultenrollment@ben.edu or ben.edu/AAE.