English as a Second Language PreK-12 Minor (Add-on)

Program Information

Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Box 70684
(423) 439-7595
Web Address: www.etsu.edu/coe/cuai

Natalia Ward, Ph.D., Program Coordinator
409D Warf-Pickel Hall
Box 70684
(423) 439-7052
email: wardna1@etsu.edu

Karin Keith, Ph.D., Chair
401 Warf-Pickel Hall
Box 70684
(423) 439-7598
email: keithkj@etsu.edu

English as a Second Language PreK-12 Minor (Add-on): 18 credits

A minor is a secondary area of study outside of the major program of study with a structured curriculum composed of at least 18 credits of which at least 9 credits must be at the 3000-level or above. The ESL Minor is not an initial licensure program. Individuals who desire ESL PreK-12 Tennessee licensure must also be enrolled in an initial licensure undergraduate program in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or Physical Education.

Required Courses: 12 credits

• CUAI 3010 - Language and Culture in PreK-12 Classrooms (3 credits)
• CUAI 4007 - Assessment of English Learners in PreK-12 Classrooms (3 credits)
• CUAI 4017 - ESL Teaching Methods and Materials in PreK-12 Classrooms (3 credits)
• CUAI 4604 - Internship in PreK-12 ESL Classrooms (3 credits)

Advisor Approved Electives: 6 credits

Choose from the following:

• SPAN 1010 - Beginning Spanish I (3 credits)
• SPAN 1020 - Beginning Spanish II (3 credits)
• SPAN 2010 - Second-Year Spanish I (3 credits)
• SPAN 2020 - Second-Year Spanish II (3 credits)
• JAPN 1010 - Beginning Japanese I (3 credits)
• JAPN 1020 - Beginning Japanese II (3 credits)
• JAPN 2010 - Second-Year Japanese I (3 credits)
• JAPN 2020 - Second-Year Japanese II (3 credits)
• GERM 1010 - Beginning German I (3 credits)
• GERM 1020 - Beginning German II (3 credits)
• GERM 2010 - Second-Year German I (3 credits)
• GERM 2020 - Second-Year German II (3 credits)
• ASLC 2010 - American Sign Language I Basic (3 credits)
• ASLC 2020 - American Sign Language II Intermediate (3 credits)
• ASLC 4020 - American Sign Language IV Advanced (3 credits)
• Other language classes may be accepted upon approval of the program coordinator.

Note:

Courses that are required in a major may not be double-counted toward a minor.