Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Major (B.A.)

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As the demand for English skills increases worldwide, so does the demand for skilled English teaching professionals. This has created a need and an opportunity for Christian TESOL teachers to use English teaching as a service, a witness, and a vehicle for evangelism across the world. Crown College offers a unique International Track TESOL program that builds upon a biblical studies core, offers courses equipping students with professional skills, and provides an international practicum giving students the experience needed to use and apply their skills.

Program Requirements

I. Christian Studies - 30 Credits

BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits *
BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits *
BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
CHM 325 - Biblical Evangelism and Missions 3 Credits
CHM 201 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits
or
CHM 300 - Spiritual and Personal Formation 3 Credits
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
THE 231 - Christian Doctrine 3 Credits

II. General Education - 39 Credits

COM 133 - Speech 3 Credits
ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
Humanities Elective 3 Credits ¹ *
FAR - Fine Arts Elective 3 Credits
HIS 133 - World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits
or
HIS 134 - World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits
HIS - History Elective 3 Credits *
Social Science Elective 3 Credits ² *
Social Science Elective 3 Credits ² *
SCI - Lab Science Elective 4 Credits
MAT - Math Elective 4 Credits
PED - P. E. Elective or Varsity Team Sport 1 Credits
Global Awareness Elective 3 Credits ^{3 *}

III. TESOL Major - 30 Credits

ENG 311 - Advanced Grammar and Composition 3 Credits *
ENG 333 - Introduction to Linguistics 3 Credits *
LAN - Foreign Language Elective 3 Credits *
ESL 131 - Introduction to TESOL 3 Credits
ESL 300 - Theories of Language Learning and Culture Learning 3 Credits
ESL 305 - Methods, Materials and Curriculum 3 Credits
ESL 310 - Development and Placement of English Proficient Language Learners 3 Credits
ESL 311 - Literacy Skills in a Second Language 3 Credits
ESL 312 - Sociolinguistics 3 Credits
ICS 362 - Intercultural Practicum 3 Credits

IV. Intercultural Studies Core - 18 Credits

ANT 231 - Cultural Anthropology 3 Credits *
ANT 339X - Intercultural Communication 3 Credits *
ICS 131 - Missions in Perspective 3 Credits
ICS 336X - Theology of Missions 3 Credits
ICS 337X - Living World Religions 3 Credits
SOC 461 - Senior Interdisciplinary Seminar 3 Credits *

V. Electives - 8 Credits *

Total - 125 Credits

¹ Select humanities electives from COM, ENG, ESL, FAR, HIS, HUM, LAN, MUS, PHI, or PRC.

² Select social science electives from ANT, CSJ, ECO, ESL, GEO, HIS, POL, PSY, or SOC.

³ Click here for a list of Global Awareness courses.

* Some courses from the Christian Studies Core and Major Core can be used to fulfill requirements in the General Education Core. By doing that the number of electives needed would increase so that the minimum of 125 credits is reached.

Four-Year Suggested Program for the TESOL Major

Freshman Year

Fall Semester - 15 Credits

BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits
COM 133 - Speech 3 Credits
ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
HIS 133 - World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits
or
Social Science Elective 3 Credits ²
ICS 131 - Missions in Perspective 3 Credits

Spring Semester - 17 Credits

BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits
ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
ESL 131 - Introduction to TESOL 3 Credits
HIS 134 - World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits
or
Social Science Elective 3 Credits ²
MAT - Math Elective 4 Credits
PED - P. E. Elective or Varsity Team Sport 1 Credits

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester - 17 Credits

ANT 231 - Cultural Anthropology 3 Credits
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
ESL 300 - Theories of Language Learning and Culture Learning 3 Credits
ENG 333 - Introduction to Linguistics 3 Credits
HIS - History Elective 3 Credits
Elective 2 Credits

Spring Semester - 16 Credits

ENG 311 - Advanced Grammar and Composition 3 Credits
ESL 305 - Methods, Materials and Curriculum 3 Credits
ICS 336X - Theology of Missions 3 Credits
SCI - Lab Science Elective 4 Credits
SOC 230 - Sociology 3 Credits
Global Awareness Elective 3 Credits ³

Departmental Acceptance

Students apply for departmental acceptance during their sophomore year spring semester or their junior year fall semester. A minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and completion of half of the Christian Service requirements are required for departmental admission in the TESOL major.

Junior Year

Fall Semester - 15 Credits

ANT 339X - Intercultural Communication 3 Credits
CHM 201 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits
or
CHM 300 - Spiritual and Personal Formation 3 Credits
ESL 310 - Development and Placement of English Proficient Language Learners 3 Credits
THE 231 - Christian Doctrine 3 Credits
LAN - Foreign Language Elective 3 Credits

Spring Semester - 15 Credits

BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
CHM 325 - Biblical Evangelism and Missions 3 Credits
ESL 312 - Sociolinguistics 3 Credits
ICS 362 - Intercultural Practicum 3 Credits
Humanities Elective 3 Credits ¹

Senior Year

Fall Semester - 15 Credits

BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
ESL 311 - Literacy Skills in a Second Language 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits
ICS 337X - Living World Religions 3 Credits

Spring Semester - 15 Credits

BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
SOC 461 - Senior Interdisciplinary Seminar 3 Credits
Fine Arts Elective 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits

Footnote:

¹ Select humanities electives from COM, ENG, ESL, FAR, HIS, HUM, LAN, MUS, PHI, or PRC.

² Select social science electives from ANT, CSJ, ECO, ESL, GEO, HIS, POL, PSY, or SOC.

³ Click here for a list of Global Awareness courses.