Teaching English as a Second Language MIN

Degree Map

This is a recommended course sequence based on the current University Catalog for this degree and illustrates how the degree could be completed. Actual plans for individual students will vary based on transfer credits, semester start, advisor recommendations and academic needs.

The degree map does not substitute for professional advising. Review your degree audit report and see your advisor each semester.

Be Advised

1. Electives (6 credits) select from ENGL 467, ENGL 469, ENGL 473, SPAN 453.

2. This minor can be taken by itself, or it can be taken for ESL licensure if taken with the Professional Education Sequence, described below.

3. Students may both major and minor in English if the major and minor are in different areas of concentration and if they double-count a maximum of 6 credits between both programs.

4. ESL Licensure is a K-12 teaching licensure, including completion of the professional education sequence described below, and a foreign language requirement: one year of college coursework (8 credits) or two years of high school coursework or some combination of both or the equivalent.

5. A State of Minnesota teaching license requires completion of the subject area major (above), completion of the Professional Education Sequence, and passing grades on the appropriate tests and assessment processes required by the State of Minnesota Department of Education.

6. All SCSU students must complete a minimum of 120 credits to graduate.

7. All SCSU students must have at least 40 credits of 300/400 level courses to graduate.

8. All SCSU students must complete a minimum of 40 credits of Liberal Education courses AND meet the requirements of all 10 goal areas, including RIGR and Diversity.

9. Apply for graduation one semester before you plan to graduate.