English - Teaching English as a Second Language K-12 (Teaching) (ESLT) - BT Major

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31 S.H.

Minor (or additional major if non-dual degree seeking) required.

2.75 GPA required.

Letter grade required in all major courses unless otherwise noted.

This is a licensure program that prepares students to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) at the K-12 level. Students receive a BS degree from the English Department by completing the ESLT major and the Professional Education sequence of courses in the Education Department. Students must be admitted to the Education Program before enrolling in Education courses.

Foreign Language

This major requires a minimum of two years of second/foreign language instruction in a high school setting or one year in a college setting or equivalent.

Required Courses (24 S.H.)

ENG 250 - English Grammar and Usage (2 S.H.)
ENG 328 - English Syntax (3 S.H.)
ENG 350 - Introduction to Language Study (3 S.H.)
△ ENG 480 - Theories of Second Language Acquisition (3 S.H.)
◎ ENG 481 - TESOL Theory and Methods (3 S.H.)
ENG 482 - Second Language Composition Studies (3 S.H.)
◆ ENG 483 - Pedagogical Grammar (3 S.H.)
ENG 484 - ESL Materials, Resources, and Assessment (3 S.H.)
ENG 490 - Portfolio (1 S.H.)

Electives (7 S.H.)

Extra departmental electives may be allowed with department chairperson approval.

ENG 210 - Advanced Expository Writing (3 S.H.)
ENG 211 - Writing in Communities (3 S.H.)
ENG 227 - Topics in Language (1-3 S.H.)
ENG 399 - Internship (1-12 S.H.)
△ ENG 439 - Technical Writing (3 S.H.)
ENG 461 - Independent Studies (1-3 S.H.)
△ ENG 472 - Seminar in Language and Discourse (3 S.H.)

Teacher Education Licensure Program Information

Students must be admitted to the Teacher Education Unit before taking Professional Education courses. This process is competitive; the number of students admitted each semester is limited. Admission is based on grades (2.75 GPA), passing Basic Skills Exams and other measures. For more information on this Admission process, visit the Teacher Education Program Admissions page.

All Winona State University Teacher Education Licensure Programs are continuously updated to reflect new licensure requirements from the Minnesota Board of Teaching. Please contact your program advisor for the latest information about program requirements whether you are (1) applying to a teacher education program, or (2) currently enrolled in a teacher education program.

Professional Education Sequence (36 S.H.)

Note: Teacher education majors must complete all Professional Education Sequence courses in addition to content area courses. Refer to Teacher Education Licensure Programs for more information.

Note

EDFD 401 and 461 must be taken concurrently
EDFD 421 and 441 must be taken concurrently
EDFD 459 and 462 must be taken concurrently

Student Teaching (12 S.H.)

◎ EDST 465 - Student Teaching - Senior High School K-12 Specialty (1-16 S.H.)

Dual Degrees

Students wishing to complete two degrees concurrently, (example: Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science) must complete a minimum of an additional 30 semester hours above the required 120-128 credit hours. Students must complete all major requirements under both degrees, including separate minors if required.

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement

✪ = Civic Engagement and Service Learning