Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), BS - K-12
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Standards of Effective Practice: | ||
| ED 101 | Introduction to Education and Lab | 3 |
| ED 102 | Technology:Classroom Applications & Portfolio | 2 |
| SPED 290 | Introduction to Special Needs and Lab | 3 |
| ED 251 | Introduction to Child Growth & Development | 3 |
| or PSYC 341 | Child & Adolescent Psychology | |
| ED 312 | Human Relations for Teachers | 3 |
| or SOCI 331 | Racial & Ethnic Relations | |
| ED 403 | English Language Arts Methods & LAB | 3 |
| The following courses may be taken only after admission to the Teacher Education Program: 1 | ||
| ED 301 | The Teaching & Learning Process & Lab | 3 |
| or ED 423 | Classroom Management Theories and Practices & LAB | |
| ED 458 | Action Research | 3 |
| TESL 459 | Professional Development & Action Research | 1 |
| TESL 459L | Pre-Student Teaching Experience | 0-1 |
| 12 credits of student teaching are required for a semester-length experience: 2 | ||
| ED 473 | Teacher Licensure | 0 |
| TESL 466 | Student Teaching in TESL; K-12 & Seminar | 12 |
| Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Requirements | ||
| ED 401 | Childrens Literature | 2 |
| ED 402 | Early Literacy and Linguistics & LAB | 3 |
| ED 404 | Literacy Methods & LAB | 3 |
| ED 424 | Elementary Mathematics Methods & Lab | 3 |
| ED 447 | Teaching of Literacy | 3 |
| TESL 431 | Foundations of Teaching ESL & Lab | 3 |
| TESL 432 | Understanding Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| TESL 433 | Assessment in TESL | 3 |
| TESL 434 | Second Language Literacy & Linguistics | 3 |
| TESL 435 | TESL Methods & Lab | 3 |
| TESL 436 | TESL Partnerships | 3 |
| Total Credits | 68-69 | |
- 1
Refer to the current Teacher Education application packet for information about the application process and criteria.
- 2
Student teaching may include two placements, depending on licensure.
Refer to Education Program for course number needed for your 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).