Bachelor of Arts in English as a Second Language

Bachelor of Arts in English as a Second Language is a Bachelor program taught at St. Ambrose University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Bachelor of Arts in English as a Second Language at St. Ambrose University prepares you to work with multilingual learners. Your study combines education coursework with English-focused learning, including language development, designing instruction for multilingual learners, and strategies for creating culturally inclusive classrooms. Coursework also includes knowledge of teaching standards and best practices for ESL education.

Classes are on campus. The degree requires 124 credits, including 36 core curriculum credits, 18 core ESL credits, and 21–22 education credits. You complete 100 hours of pre-student teaching field experience at two different school sites and 1 semester of student teaching.

Modules

• The Structure & Grammar of English
• The Pluralistic Classroom
• Linguistics: Language and Learning
• Written Business Communication
• Senior Seminar

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Arts in English as a Second Language at St. Ambrose University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by St. Ambrose University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by St. Ambrose University as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Arts in English as a Second Language.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• You must have graduated from an accredited high school or earned a GED
• You must have a minimum cumulative, unweighted GPA of 2.5
• You must provide an official high school transcript

• Official transcripts from secondary education
• A minimum 2.5 CGPA out of a 4.0 scale, or equivalent
• Proof of English language proficiency (minimum scores: TOEFL - 79, IELTS - 6.0)
• Copy of your passport and other documentation

• You must complete 40 field hours in EDUC 205 or provide verification through EDUC 207
• You must provide two professional rating forms (EDUC 205 or 207 instructor, and cooperating teacher's evaluation) which show you earned an average rating of at least Developing (3) in the three separate dispositional categories and recommended by both course instructor and cooperating teacher
• You must receive a grade of "B" or above in EDUC 205 or EDUC 207
• You must complete the application for admission to teacher education program form (including statement of fraud section and necessary signatures)
• You must complete EDUC 282 and EDUC 284 with at least a B average

TOEFL - 79; IELTS - 6.0

Please check detail of study units at http://www.sau.edu/academic-programs/bachelors/education/ba-english-as-second-language-education/

TOEFL - 79; IELTS - 6.0

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.