Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Minor (Adult focus) (In Moratorium)

Note: The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Minor (Adult focus) is currently not accepting new students. For further information contact the Elementary Education Department, Western Washington University, Miller Hall 300, 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225-9086, 360-650-3336.

Department of Elementary Education, Woodring College of Education

27 credits

Introduction

The TESOL minor is available to undergraduate students in both the TESOL certificate program and the ESOL endorsement program. The TESOL adult focus minor includes 27 credits of TESOL coursework. Students completing the TESOL adult focus minor may also earn a certificate in TESOL.

Students earning an ESOL and/or Bilingual Education endorsement may choose to complete either the 27-credit TESOL minor with a focus on P-12 learners or the 33-credit Bilingual Education minor, but not both. To declare the TESOL minor, students must demonstrate study of another culture (gained through experience, or the minimum of 3 credits of approved course work) and the equivalent of one year of college-level foreign language study.

Why Consider a Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Minor?

TESOL adult focus minor: There is a growing demand around the world for trained TESOL professionals. Successful completion of Western’s TESOL Program provides a minor (for students enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program at Western), an international certificate, and the skills to thrive in settings that are culturally and linguistically diverse. The TESOL certificate demonstrates evidence of in-depth training, opening doors to opportunities to teach English internationally and nationally. Employment may be found at international language schools and community language settings for recent immigrants.

Contact Information

Andrew Blick Director, Instructional Design and Curriculum Outreach and Continuing Education 360-650-2841 blicka@wwu.edu

Sample Careers

TESOL adult focus minor: Employment may be found at international language schools and community language settings for recent immigrants. The cross-cultural, cross-linguistic, and presentation skills developed in the program are valued in a variety of careers that involve working with diverse populations.

Major/Career Resources

www.wwu.edu/careers/students_choosingamajor.shtml

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

 

Grade Requirements

Students must complete the minor with a minimum GPA of 2.7 in minor course work.