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English as Second Language (ESL) minor
The English as Second Language (ESL) minor is designed for students interested in the knowledge, skills, methods, and strategies for working with urban English Language Learners in K-12 schools. In the future this program may prepare students for licensure.
Prerequisite Courses (6 credits)
Core Courses (20 credits)
Each EDU course listed below requires acceptance to the School of Urban Education or department approval in order to enroll.
- LING 316 The Nature of Language (4 credits)
- EDU 435 Teaching English Learners in Content Areas (3 credits)
- EDU 451 Immigrants and Refugees in Urban Schools (2 credits)
- EDU 452 Theories and Methods of Language Learning (3 credits)
- EDU 453 Assessment and Curriculum for English Learners in Urban Schools (4 credits)
- EDU 454 The Urban ESL Professional (1 credit)
- EDU 496 Elementary ESL Practicum (1 credit)
- EDU 461 Middle School ESL Practicum (1 credit)
- EDU 471 High School ESL Practicum (1 credit)
Admission Requirements
Students who are admitted to the School of Urban Education do not have to apply for acceptance to the minor. Other students may apply for acceptance to the minor when meeting the following requirements:
- Letter of application stating interest in the minor
- GPA 2.5 or higher
- 40 hours of experience with culturally and linguistically diverse urban youth
- Two Recommendations
