Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), BA

Overview

The Teaching English to Speakers of other languages (TESOL) major develops the knowledge and skills necessary to teach English as a second foreign language in a wide variety of educational settings, both in the United States and abroad.

Educational Outcomes of the program:

Demonstrate a basic understanding of linguistics and Second Language Aquisition (SLA).
Make informed decisions concerning the use of materials, methods, and procedures appropriate for effective second-language teaching.
Draw upon practical experience in planning and developing lessons for teaching English to speakers of other languages.
Apply principles and rationale for using English language teaching as a means of ministering cross-culturally.

Students who complete the TESOL Major receive a Teaching English as a Second Language certificate upon graduation.

See the Undergraduate Core for graduation requirements.

Course of Study (120)

Degree Core (54-55)

Math (3) - Choose one of the following:

The following majors are designated: Philosophy Majors must select PHI 2610, Business Administration - MAT 1110, Educational Studies - MAT 1110, Psychology and Health Sciences - MAT 2100, Teacher Education - MAT 1110
MAT 1110 - College Algebra Credits: 3
MAT 2100 - Introduction to Statistics Credits: 3
PHI 2610 - Introduction to Logic Credits: 3

Culture and Arts (3) - Choose one of the following:

Humanities Majors must select MUS 2110
ART 2110 - Art Appreciation Credits: 3
MUS 2110 - Music Appreciation Credits: 3

History (3) - Choose one of the following:

The following majors are designated: Business Administration and Teacher Education - HIS 1110
HIS 1110 - Introduction to World History Credits: 3
HIS 2310 - United States History and Government Credits: 3
HIS 2400 - Ancient Rome: Empire of Civilizations Credits: 3

Science (3) - Choose one of the following:

The following majors are designated: Teacher Education - BIO 2113; Health Sciences - BIO 2210 and BIO 2111
BIO 1100 - Introduction to Human Biology Credits: 3
BIO 2113 - Introduction to Biology Credits: 3
CHY 1100 - Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry Credits: 3
NTR 2110 - Introduction to Nutrition Credits: 3
PHE 2120 - Health Science & Personal Wellness Credits: 3

Leadership Development and Spiritual Formation (6)

CSL 0101 - Christian Service Learning I Credits: 0
CSL 0201 - Christian Service Learning II Credits: 0
CSL 0202 - Christian Service Learning III Credits: 0
ICS 1210 - Discovering the Mission of God Credits: 3
MSD 1110 - Encountering Spiritual Formation Credits: 3

TESOL Studies Major (48)

Foundation (33 )

EDU 2110 - Foundations of Education Credits: 3
ICS 3140 - Introduction to Cultures and Worldviews Credits: 3
ICS 3300 - Biblical Theology of Mission Credits: 3
ICS 4110 - Intercultural Internship Preparations Credits: 0
ICS 4400 - Practical Skill Development in Intercultural Studies Credits: 1
(Taken 3 times in 1 credit hour increments)
LNG 4471 - Basic Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Techniques Credits: 3
LNG 4472 - Practical Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Skills Credits: 3
LNG 4473 - Communicative Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Skills Credits: 3
LNG 4474 - Advanced Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Techniq Credits: 3
LNG 4710 - Theoretical Foundations for Language Teaching Credits: 3
LNG 4930 - TESOL Internship Credits: 3
MSD 1210 - Foundations for Calling and Work Credits: 3

Designated Electives (15)

Take any two 3000-4000 level ENG or HUM courses - Credits: 6
Take 2 semesters of a modern or biblical foreign language - Credits: 6
Take an additional 3000-4000 level ICS course in addition to the ICS courses listed in the Foundation - Credits: 3

Open Electives (18)

Choose 6 courses from any department