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Students with a special interest in teaching English language learners should consider this minor, which leads to certification in English as a Second Language (ESL) from kindergarten through grade 12.
The ESL minor was designed to be completed in tandem with the Elementary Education: Kindergarten through Grade 9 certification program; only students completing the K-9 option may declare this minor.
This minor may be completed only by students admitted to the Kindergarten - Grade 9 named option of Elementary Education.
Complete the following course work in addition to the degree requirements of Elementary Education. Certification in English as a Second Language, Kindergarten through Grade 12 requires the completion of the Elementary Education degree program. The four requirements listed here will also fulfill the 6 credits of electives required for Elementary Education.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CURRIC 338 | Linguistics for Teachers | 3 |
| CURRIC 311 | Language Acquisition and Use In and Out of Schools | 3 |
| CURRIC 316 | ESL/Bilingual Methods | 3 |
| Complete 3 credits of Elementary Education K-9 program electives, excluding these three required courses. 1 | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
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Not required if completing both ESL and Early Childhood minors.