Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), BS - K-12

Standards of Effective Practice Core22
Introduction to Education and LAB
Educational Technology
Child and Adolescent Growth and Development
Human Relations and Diversity in Education
Foundations of Literacy & Literature
Introduction to Special Needs and Lab
Effective Learning Environments for Classroom Management
Teaching and Learning for Secondary Educators
Pre-Student Teaching Experience
Pre-Student Teaching Experience for Secondary Educators
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Requirements30
Early Literacy and Linguistics & LAB
Literacy Methods & LAB
Elementary Mathematics Methods & Lab
Teaching of Literacy
Foundations of Teaching Multilingual Learners & LAB
Understanding Multilingual Language Acquisition
Assessment in TESL
Multilingual Literacy & Linguistics
TESL Methods & Lab
TESL Partnerships
Student Teaching 212
Student Teaching in TESL; K-12 & Seminar
Advanced Student Teaching in TESL-Teaching English as a Second Language
Student Teaching in a Multilingual Learner Residency Program I
and Student Teaching in a Multilingual Learner Residency Program II
Teacher Licensure
Total Credits64
1

Refer to the current Teacher Preparation Program application information posted on the SoE webpage about the application process and criteria.

2

Student teaching may include multiple placements depending on the number of licensures being sought.
Refer to the Teacher Preparation Program for student teaching course number needed for your licensure area.

3

Verification of 2 years of High School Foreign Language or 1 year (2 semesters) of college level foreign language required for MN Licensure for Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL).

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