Overview

Concordia University of Chicago's Curriculum and Instruction, ESL and Bilingual Endorsements is a beacon of excellence, shaping future educators with a strong foundation in instructional best practices and culturally responsive teaching. The curriculum covers core areas such as bilingual education models, language assessment, and ESL methodologies. Through experiential learning opportunities, field placements, and engagement with current trends in bilingual education, students gain practical insights and advanced knowledge relevant to fostering language development and academic success for diverse learners. Graduates emerge ready to advocate for language learners and design curriculum that meets the needs of a multicultural and multilingual student population.

Key Features

Comprehensive Curriculum: Integration of curriculum design, language acquisition strategies, and practical applications.
Bilingual Education Models and ESL Methodologies: Mastery of frameworks for effective instruction for language learners.
Experiential Learning: Opportunities for hands-on experiences in bilingual education and ESL instruction.
Culturally Responsive Teaching: Development of skills for teaching in diverse and multicultural settings.
Engagement with Current Trends in Bilingual Education: Awareness of and adaptation to emerging practices in ESL and bilingual education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bilingual Education Models and Strategies
Language Assessment for ELLs
ESL Methodologies and Instructional Strategies
Culturally Responsive Teaching
Curriculum and Instruction Practicum in ESL/Bilingual Education
Research in Curriculum and Instruction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-12 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

River Forest, United States

Disciplines

Linguistics Instructional Design ESL View 351 other Masters in Instructional Design in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Concordia University Chicago Admission Application.
Completed Objective Statement outlining future educational and professional goals.
Proof of English Proficiency.
Official, sealed transcripts from institutions of earned degrees with certified English translations.
Foreign transcripts evaluated by a Concordia-approved international credentialing service (WES or ECE).
Certified document of financial support for the first year and subsequent years.
Two letters of recommendation addressing academic proficiency and professional competence.
Undergraduate degree in education or a related field.
Teaching certificate or equivalent.
Professional resume.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8332 USD / year

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Out-of-State

8332 USD / year

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In-State

8332 USD / year

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Living costs

River Forest

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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Funding

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