Bachelor of arts (B.A.)
Program details
PK-3 elementary education credits required: 82
TESOL credits required: 24
| Course number and title | Credits |
|---|---|
| TEL 5000: Culture and Second Language Development | 3 |
| TEL 5150: Introduction to ESL/Bilingual Education | 3 |
| TEL 5200: Linguistic Principles for ESL and Bilingual Education | 3 |
| TEL 5250: Grammar Instruction for ESL/Bilingual Education | 3 |
| TEL 5300: Assessing English Learners | 3 |
| TEL 5400: Teaching Methods for English Learners | 3 |
| TEL 5450: Advanced Teaching Methods for English Learners | 3 |
| TEL 5500: Internship in ESL Instruction | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 24 |
Admissions requirements
- Completion of at least 45 credit hours
- Completion of all Western Michigan University Intellectual Skills Development courses if required (e.g. MATH 1090, LS 1040, ENGL 1000)
- Completion of an approved college level writing course
- Completion of ED 2500 or the equivalent with a grade of “CB” or better
- Completion of ED 2900 or the equivalent with a grade of “CB” or better
- Achievement of a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better
- Achievement of reading, writing, and math proficiencies
- Completion of a background check and submission of any necessary additional documentation
Program description
The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) K-12 is designed to prepare educators to meet the unique needs of English learners in K-12 schools. The TESOL K-12 major is available for all interested students who are also seeking PK-3 teacher certification. Graduates of this program will be eligible to teach all subjects to PK-3 students in self-contained classrooms as well as in ESL K-12 classrooms. No minor is required. This undergraduate major qualifies graduates for the Michigan English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement.
Why TESOL at WMU?
- Program completion meets coursework and clinical experience requirements for the Michigan PK-3 Elementary and K-12 ESL endorsements.
- Provides a comprehensive program to meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students in K-12 schools based on current theory and research.
- Prepares educators to collaborate and engage in dialogue with content area and general education colleagues to better serve the academic and linguistic needs of English learners.
- Equips educators with knowledge of effective instructional methodologies to address English learners’ academic and linguistic needs.
- Develops educators who can analyze and modify instructional materials and assessments depending on students’ English proficiency.
Who should apply
Pre-service teachers who:
- Are currently enrolled in the Elementary Education PK-3 program.
- Would like to learn about second language acquisition theories and teaching methodologies.
- Are interested in becoming ESL teachers in K-12 schools.
- Desire to teach in schools with a significant population of English learners.
Program Requirements
In addition to completing all of the coursework required for the Elementary Education K-3 program, students will complete a planned program of study consisting of 24 credits of coursework for the TESOL K-12 major. An overall program grade point average of 3.0 or better is required to continue in this bachelor’s program.
Contact
For more information, please contact Dr. Virginia David.