Minor

This minor program is open to all students, regardless of major. Whether planning to work within school districts in the U.S., or to travel and teach overseas, the ability to effectively teach students the English language will open a variety of employment opportunities. Learning to teach English as an additional language adds to a pre-service teacher’s skill and enhances the resume of those working with refugees and New Americans.

Students not only learn the methods for teaching English language learners, but also the language acquisition theories, socio-cultural influences, and program development strategies which make them more culturally sensitive and effective instructors and leaders.

Courses may be taken at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Education majors completing this coursework may apply for the English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Specialist Certification through the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).