Bilingual Educator Endorsement, Basic Certificate

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TRProgram Code: 0428
The purpose of the Education Department Bilingual Educator Endorsement (BEE) program is to prepare teachers, administrators, and school service professionals who hold an Illinois Professional Educators License to meet the state endorsement requirements for the BEE. The BEE certificate will prepare teachers to teach in Bilingual classrooms in which instruction is provided in English and the students’ home language. The coursework in this certificate is specifically aligned to meet the linguistics, development, education, methods, and cultural content requirements of the state endorsements including electives and a BEE practicum experience. The Education Department believes that these endorsements are of particular importance as the number of Bilingual students in Illinois is projected to continue to rise, and there is a declared Bilingual teacher shortage. The BEE certificate will prepare teachers who have tested as proficient in a foreign language to teach in bilingual settings.
Program Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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Required Program Core | ||
EDUC 220 | Theoretical Foundations of 2nd Language Acquisition and Learning | 3 |
EDUC 221 | Methods and Materials for Teaching ESL in PK-12 | 3 |
EDUC 222 | Methods & Materials for Teaching ESL in PK-12 Bilingual | 3 |
EDUC 223 | Assessment of the Second Language Learner | 3 |
EDUC 224 | Cross Cultural Studies for Teaching Limited English Proficient Students | 3 |
Required Work-Based Learning Courses | ||
EDUC 225 | Bilingual and ESL Practicum | 3 |
Total Hours | 18 |
Pathway
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Bilingual Educator Endorsement. This does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn a Basic Certificate (BC).
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
Semester 1 | Hours | |
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EDUC 220 | Theoretical Foundations of 2nd Language Acquisition and Learning | 3 |
EDUC 221 | Methods and Materials for Teaching ESL in PK-12 | 3 |
EDUC 222 | Methods & Materials for Teaching ESL in PK-12 Bilingual | 3 |
EDUC 223 | Assessment of the Second Language Learner | 3 |
EDUC 224 | Cross Cultural Studies for Teaching Limited English Proficient Students | 3 |
Hours | 15 | |
Semester 2 | ||
EDUC 225 | Bilingual and ESL Practicum | 3 |
Hours | 3 | |
Total Hours | 18 |
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