Minor in TESOL
(18 hours)

BYU's Department of Linguistics and English Lanaguage offers a minor and a certificate in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). Students may earn a minor, or a certificate and a minor as completion of the minor occurs in the process of completing the certificate.

Note: For education majors, the TESOL K-12 minor is available to those earning a teaching major and leads to an ESL Endorsement. It is offered through the School of Education. More information can be found here.

Career Opportunities

TESOL minor students are qualified for many overseas positions teaching English as a foreign language. They may also work in various ESL programs in the United States and other English-speaking countries. Possible teaching settings include adult education classes, intensive English programs, and English language learning programs around the world. Students in any major may apply for the TESOL minor.

Difference between the TESOL certificate and the TESOL minor

The TESOL minor will be indicated on a student's official transcript, whereas the TESOL certificate will not. Students should apply to the minor program by going to their college advisement center. Requirements will be tracked by the MyMap system and the student's progress report. If all requirements are met, the minor will be awarded at the time of graduation. Students who also want to complete the TESOL certificate must provide evidence to the Linguistics and English Language Department that requirements have been met. Once the certificate requirements have been met, the department will prepare and mail the certificate to the student.

Choosing whether or not to complete the certificate depends largely on the student's career goals. A TESOL certificate is a term that is recognized around the world. It is viewed as more applied and usable in the professional world. A certificate may be particularly useful if a student plans to teach abroad.

Students may choose to complete either a minor only or a minor and a certificate.

Program Requirements

1. Complete the following:
   ELANG 223 : Introduction to the English Language. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ELANG 223 : Introduction to the English Language. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
   DESCRIPTION:	Overview of English from linguistic point of view, emphasizing structure of English and social, biological, and psychological aspects of language.
   
   
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   LING 441 : Language Acquisition in TESOL. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   LING 441 : Language Acquisition in TESOL. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall
   PREREQUISITE:	ELANG 223
   DESCRIPTION:	Understanding fundamental theories and processes of first and second language acquisition. How teachers can enhance language learning in English as a second or foreign language.
   
   
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   LING 461 : Language Assessment in TESOL. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   LING 461 : Language Assessment in TESOL. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter
   PREREQUISITE:	ELANG 223 & LING 441 & LING 477
   DESCRIPTION:	Understanding key issues in language testing, writing good language tests and test items, and completing basic test and item analyses.
   
   
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   LING 473 : Literacy Development in TESOL. (2:2:.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   LING 473 : Literacy Development in TESOL. (2:2:.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter
   PREREQUISITE:	ELANG 223 & LING 441
   DESCRIPTION:	Understanding basic processes of literacy development in English as a second or foreign language. How knowledge of these processes informs classroom literacy instruction and practices.
   
   
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   LING 477 : Methods and Strategies in TESOL. (3:3:.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   LING 477 : Methods and Strategies in TESOL. (3:3:.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Spring
   PREREQUISITE:	ELANG 223
   DESCRIPTION:	Instructional methods and strategies for teaching English as a second or foreign language. Overview of curriculum development for teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
   
   
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2. Complete one course from the following:
   CHUM 210 : Instructional Applications Programming 1. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   CHUM 210 : Instructional Applications Programming 1. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
   DESCRIPTION:	Applying computer technology to teaching: designing, authoring, and evaluating computer-based instructional materials for lab and classroom use.
   NOTE:	Recommended for teaching majors and minors.
   
   
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   ELANG 325 : The Grammar of English. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ELANG 325 : The Grammar of English. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
   PREREQUISITE:	ELANG 223; or LING 330
   DESCRIPTION:	Study of English grammar in various applications.
   
   
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3. Complete 3 hours of the following:
   LING 496R : Academic Internship: TESOL. (.5-9:0:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   LING 496R : Academic Internship: TESOL. (.5-9:0:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
   PREREQUISITE:	ELang 223 or Ling 330; & Ling 477 or concurrent enrollment.
   DESCRIPTION:	Individualized work or volunteer experience in a domestic or international setting.
   NOTE:	International internships must be coordinated through International Study Programs. All internships require prior departmental approval.
   
   
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