Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), BS - K-12

Program Overview

The TESL, BS - K-12 program at Southwest Minnesota State University prepares students to teach English to speakers of other languages in K-12 settings. The program requires 68-69 credits, including 12 credits of student teaching. Students must have prior foreign language experience to meet Minnesota licensure requirements. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to effectively teach English language learners, fostering their language development and academic success.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), BS - K-12 program at Southwest Minnesota State University prepares students to teach English to speakers of other languages in K-12 settings. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively teach English language learners, fostering their language development and academic success.

Other:

• The program requires 68-69 total credits.
• Students must complete 12 credits of student teaching for a semester-length experience.
• Students must have 2 years of High School Foreign Language or 1 year (2 semesters) of college level Foreign Language for MN Licensure for Teaching English as a second language (TESL).