2020-21 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Version B | School of Education and Social Work | Teacher Education | Majors

English to Speakers of Other Languages, B.S.

[English to Speakers of Other Languages, B.S. - 1508]

This undergraduate major will lead to initial certification in English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL, all grades). Students will have the option of completing coursework leading to dual certification in ESOL (all grades) and Childhood Education (grades 1-6).

Students in this major will learn about the rapidly increasing number of English language learners in today's schools, second language acquisition, and evidence-based strategies for planning, implementing, and assessing English language and content-area instruction. They will be prepared to teach English to Speakers of Other Languages in all grades, Pre-K - grade 12, in a variety of classroom settings with the goal of continuing the development of students' first language and culture while providing them with tools to be successful in English-dominant learning and working environments. Students pursuing dual certification will take additional coursework, including additional fieldwork, in elementary curriculum and methods to prepare them to teach in a traditional elementary classroom.  

SPECIFICS OF THE ESOL, B.S. DEGREE

Minimum Total Hours: 124-127

Total Liberal Arts Hours Required: 60

General Education Requirements: Per General Education List (see General Education Council). Exceptions: only one fine arts course is required; PSY 203 must be taken to meet the behavioral science requirement; 6 hours of math and 6 hours of science are required to meet the lab science and mathematics requirements.

Minimum Requirements: Overall and major GPA of 2.7; no grade less than C in the concentration; no grade less than C+ in all 100 level education courses; no grade less than B- in 200, 300, and 400 level education courses; minimum grade of C in CMC 105 and CMP 101, and the mathematics and science courses.

Transfer Requirements: See institutional transfer policies.

Application to the Major:  A minimum overall GPA of 2.7 is required to be accepted and to remain in the major.  It is extremely important for students to follow all stated guidelines, policies, and progressions in order to be admitted to and remain enrolled in the Teacher Education Program. See Admission to Teacher Education Programs at the beginning of the Department of Teacher Education section.

Major Requirements: 70 hours as follows:

  • EDU 185 Education in a Changing World (3);
  • EDU 195 Foundations of Special Education (3);
  • EDU 195 OPE*-25 hours (0);
  • EDU 235 Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment 1 (3);
  • EDU 255 Foundations of Language & Literacy (3);
  • EDU 358 Language & Literacy for English Language Learners 1 (PreK-Gr. 6) (3);
  • EDU 358 OPE*-25 hours (0);
  • EDU 359 Language & Literacy for English Language Learners II (Gr. 7-12) (3);
  • EDU 359 OPE*-25 hours (0);
  • EDU 360 Creating Inclusive Learning Communities (3);
  • EDU 360 OPE*- 25 hours (0);
  • EDU 382 Methods of Instruction & Assessment for English Language Learners (3);
  • EDU 382 OPE*-25 hours (0);
  • EDU 394 Culturally Responsive Teaching (2);
  • EDU 394 OPE*-25 hours (0);
  • EDU 406A & 406B ESOL Student Teaching (6 + 6);
  • EDU 446 ESOL Student Teaching Seminar (2);
  • Completion of Content Core in Language & Cultural Diversity (30-hour minimum)
  • Training in Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment;
  • Training in School Violence Prevention and Intervention;
  • Training in the Needs of Students with Autism;
  • Training in Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination Prevention and Intervention (DASA);

Students who wish to pursue additional, optional certification in Childhood Education (Gr.1-6) must also take:

  • EDU 373 Elementary Curriculum & Methods (Gr. 1-3) (3);
  • EDU 373 OPE*-25 hours (0);
  • EDU 374 Elementary Curriculum & Methods (Gr. 4-6) (3);
  • EDU 374 OPE* -25 hours (0);

(Contact the Department of Teacher Education for a comprehensive list of requirements for the degree and concentration of your choice.)

*OPE means Observation/Participation Experience (Fieldwork)

Students must register for OPE concurrently with course of same number, e.g. EDU 358 and EDU 358 OPE.