Teaching English as Second Language Minor

Dr. E. Pappamihiel, coordinator.

The Watson College of Education offers a minor in teaching English as a second language. The minor provides students with knowledge of second language acquisition, cultural differences, linguistics, and instructional strategies for meeting the education needs of students for whom English is a second language. The minor leads to add-on teacher licensure in English as a second language for individuals who have earned initial NC teacher licensure. Students should contact the coordinator in the Watson College of Education for additional information.

Requirements for a Minor in English as a Second Language:

comprised of the following courses:

EDN 265 - Culture, Advocacy and Policy for ESL Teachers
EDN 417 - Second Language Methods
EDN 418 - Assessment for English Language Learners
EDN 423 - Second Language Acquisition
ENG 320 - Introduction to Linguistics or
EDN 326 - Applied Linguistics for ESL
ENG 321 - Structure of the English Language or
EDN 312 - English Grammar for Teachers
an additional 3 hours in a foreign language (200 or above).

Total: 21 hours

Additional Information:

Students must have a “C” average (2.00) in courses counted for the minor.