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


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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)


Sociological and Psychological Core (3) - Choose one of the following:


Math (3) - Choose one of the following:


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


History (3) - Choose one of the following:


Science (3) - Choose one of the following:


TESOL Studies Major (48)


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

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