This six-course graduate certificate leads to the Illinois English as a Second Language endorsements. Candidates must hold an initial teaching license (any content area or grade range) to add the ESL endorsement.
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"From the moment I stepped onto campus, every professor, staff member, and student I encountered treated me with such genuine warmth and respect, as if I were already a valued member of their community. Despite not having officially joined the EIU family, I immediately felt a deep sense of belonging. The atmosphere was one of comfort and inclusivity, where everyone seemed genuinely invested in my success and well-being."Abbey McCordEnglish as a Second Language Instruction | Class of 2025
The English as a Second Language Instruction option in the M.S. in Education is a six-course, 18-semester-hour graduate program that leads to the Illinois English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement. It is a fit if you are a licensed teacher who wants to support English learners in your own classroom. Candidates must hold an initial Illinois teaching license (PEL) in any content area or grade range.
View in CatalogFederal graduate lending changed on July 1, 2026 - Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers and new federal borrowing caps now apply to graduate students. Here's why the math still works at EIU:
Estimated total for this degree: ~$8,262 (tuition and fees)
Estimates use 2026-2027 Illinois-resident tuition and fees and typical full-time enrollment. Your actual costs and aid depend on your program, enrollment, FAFSA, and prior borrowing. Students who borrowed for the same program before July 1, 2026 may have different limits.
$8,262 total, just 8% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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