Teaching English as Second Language Minor

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.

Program Objectives

Teacher candidates have knowledge and understanding of English as a language.
Teacher candidates understand the impact of linguistic and cultural differences on learning.
Teacher candidates have knowledge of the instructional cycle, including the design, implementation, and assessment of instruction for multilingual learners.
Teacher candidates have knowledge of the policies and regulations related to teaching English learners.

Requirements for a Minor in English as a Second Language:

comprised of the following courses:

TSL 265 - Culture, Advocacy and Policy for ESL Teachers
TSL 417 - Second Language Methods
TSL 418 - Assessment for English Language Learners
TSL 423 - Second Language Acquisition
ENG 320 - Introduction to Linguistics or
TSL 326 - Applied Linguistics for ESL
ENG 321 - Structure of the English Language or
TSL 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.