Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education PK-3 and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) K-12

Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University's Elementary Education PK-3 and TESOL K-12 program is designed to prepare educators to meet the unique needs of English learners in K-12 schools. The TESOL K-12 major is available for all interested students who are also seeking PK-3 teacher certification. Graduates of this program will be eligible to teach all subjects to PK-3 students in self-contained classrooms as well as in ESL K-12 classrooms. No minor is required. This undergraduate major qualifies graduates for the Michigan English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement.This program will provide you:Theories and research about second language acquisition, teaching methods and assessmentsResearch-based strategies to support English learnersClinical experiences with experienced K-12 ESL teachers andInternship in a K-12 classroom with an ESL mentor teacher.