English as a Second Language Education/Teaching Major (Grades K-12) (BA Traditional)
Students who complete this major and other state requirements are eligible to apply for a Minnesota teaching license for grades K through 12 English as a Second Language.
Prerequisite – Demonstration of proficiency in a language other than English through:
- two years of a world language at the secondary level;
- one year of a world language at a post-secondary level; or
- equivalent literacy in the candidate’s primary language
General Education Requirements
All degree seeking undergraduate students must complete the general education requirements.
Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Arts degree consists of a major of typically 32 to 44 credits or two minors, general education courses, and elective courses totaling a minimum of 120 credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education and Pre-requisite Courses | ||
| Introduction to Psychology (4) | ||
| Required Content Courses | ||
| ENG 220 | Applied Grammar | 2 |
| ENG 338 | History and Principles of the English Language | 2 |
| Select one of the following: | 4-8 | |
| Child Psychology and Development and Adolescent Psychology (8) | ||
| Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology for K-12 Educators (4) | ||
| Required Education Courses | ||
| ED 201 | Foundations of and Introduction to Education | 3 |
| ED 290 | Language and Society | 4 |
| ED 330 | Human Diversity and Relations | 2 |
| ED 336 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| ED 342 | Teaching Literacy | 4 |
| ED 344 | The Effective Teacher | 3 |
| ED 348 | Second Language Acquisition | 4 |
| ED 371 | Teaching Practicum | 3 |
| ED 382 | Foundations for Instructional Strategies for English Learners | 3 |
| ED 389 | Instructional Strategies for English Learners | 4 |
| ED 439 | The Inclusive Classroom | 2 |
| ED 485 | Assessment of ESL Students | 2 |
| ED 487 | Reading Across the Content Areas | 3 |
| ED 470 | Health Education for Teachers | 2 |
| ED 472 | Student Teaching | 15 |
| Total Credits | 65-69 | |
Each state has different requirements for professional licensure and certifications. CSP’s educator preparation programs are designed specifically to prepare students for licensure in Minnesota, but are not approved by any other state licensing boards for licensure in those states. CSP is unable to determine whether its teacher preparation programs would meet the educational requirements for licensure in other states. Students who want to work in a state other than Minnesota should contact the state licensing board in their state before enrolling in the program. Please see the contact information for teacher licensing boards here.