TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), Minor

Overview:

The minor in TESOL is an 18-credit level program focusing on the teaching of English to speakers of other languages. It prepares individuals for entry-level positions teaching English in a variety of educational, community, business, and government contexts, with the exception of public K-12 school settings.

Admission:

Admission to the minor will be open to currently enrolled undergraduate students at Syracuse University. Interested students will be encouraged to contact the coordinator of the minor to develop a program of study.

Minor Requirements

Students must complete 18 credits, 12 of which must be at the 300 level or above.

Required Courses

Language Requirement:

One (three or four-credit) course in a language other than English or deomonstrate proficiency in a language other than English.

Elective Courses:

Students will choose two courses from an approved set as long as a total of 12 credits in the minor are taken at the 300 level or above.

Course Catalog

TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), Minor

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Overview:

Admission:

Minor Requirements

Required Courses

Language Requirement:

Elective Courses:

Culture & Society

Language Acquisition

Language Structure

Learning Populations

Literacy

Instructional Materials

Program Management

Minimum Credits: 18

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