Code | Title | Credits |
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Major in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) K-12 (B.A.) | ||
LIN 210Z | Introduction to Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
LIN 300 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
TEL 240 | TESOL Practicum Abroad | 1 |
TEL 301 | Analysis of the English Language | 3 |
TEL 305 | Teaching Language Skills for Second Language Learners | 3 |
TEL 320 | Curriculum Development and Assessment | 3 |
EDU 200 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
EDU 201 | Introduction to Education Field Experience | 1 |
EDU 203 | School Health and Drugs | 2 |
EDU 220 | Introduction to Middle Level Education | 3 |
EDU 240 | Educational Psychology 2,3 | 3 |
EDU 272 | Language and Literacy Development for Young Learners (K-3) 3,5 | 5 |
EDU 273 | Primary Grade Field Experience 3,5 | 1 |
EDU 317GZ | Educational Equity | 4 |
EDU 320 | Pedagogy and the Young Adolescent Learner 6 | 1 |
EDU 321 | Integrated Literacy in the Content Areas 6 | 1 |
EDU 400 | Methods in Teaching K-12 English to Speakers of Other Languages | 3 |
EDU 401 | Middle Level Education Field Experience in TESL | 1 |
EDU 490 | Student Teaching Block 1 | 14 |
A world language 8 | 7-8 | |
Choose two from TESL Area Elective courses: | 6-8 | |
Introductory Chinese I 4 | ||
Introductory Chinese II 4 | ||
Intercultural Communication | ||
Methods in Teaching K-12 World Languages and Cultures 6 | ||
Introductory French I 4 | ||
Introductory French II 4 | ||
History of China, Japan, and Korea | ||
Minorities in America | ||
History of Islam | ||
Modern Middle East | ||
Religions of India, China and Japan | ||
Principles and Methods of Intercultural Leadership | ||
Introductory Spanish I 4 | ||
Introductory Spanish II 4 | ||
Intermediate Spanish II 7 | ||
Intensive Language Study in the Spanish-Speaking World | ||
Christian Theology in Africa, Asia, and Latin America | ||
Choose one from cross-cultural elective courses: | 3-4 | |
Nonverbal Communication | ||
Modern Middle East | ||
Medieval Worlds: Cultures and Beliefs in North Africa and Europe | ||
Cross-Cultural Psychology | ||
Introduction to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages |
Code | Title | Credits |
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Major | 74-78 | |
General Education | 46-47 | |
Electives | 0-1 | |
Total Credits | 122-124 |
1 | In order to meet requirements for endorsements and dual majors this number is subject to change. Students should consult with their advisor. |
2 | EDU 241 is a corequisite for this course. |
3 | |
4 | This course cannot double count toward the language requirement. |
5 | EDU 271, EDU 274, and EDU 275 are corequisites for this course. |
6 | EDU 241 is a prerequisite for this course. |
7 | SPA 201SZ or the Languages and Cultures department placement exam is a prerequisite for this course. |
8 | TESL majors who are non-native speakers of English must reach an advanced proficiency level in English. |
Courses whose number is followed by a letter fulfill a General Education requirement.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in each content area (TEL, LIN) and education courses in the major. Courses with a grade of C- or lower must be repeated.
Students may not declare a B.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) K-12 and a Minor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
Students with K-12 licensure in TESL may choose one or more Middle Level Endorsements. See endorsement area listing under Major in Elementary Education with Middle Level Endorsement in the Education section of this catalog.
EDU 200 • Introduction to Education 3 Credits
Contemporary issues in education in the light of history and educational thought. Various aspects of growth and development are included.
Prerequisites: 30 Credits. Corequisites: EDU 201. Offered: Fall, Interim, Spring.
EDU 201 • Introduction to Education Field Experience 1 Credit
A field experience requiring four hours per week observing and serving in an elementary or secondary school classroom.
Corequisites: EDU 200. Offered: Fall, Interim, Spring. Special Notes: Designated times are set by the Education department.
EDU 203 • School Health and Drugs 2 Credits
Examines the roles of teachers and schools in responding to adolescent health problems, including alcohol/drug problems, with particular attention to health promotion, prevention, and referral. Approaches adolescent drug/alcohol use from a variety of perspectives—behavioral, pharmacological, social, legal, and clinical. Emphasis is on the characteristics of effective comprehensive school-based drug abuse prevention programs.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 220 • Introduction to Middle Level Education 3 Credits
Identifies and defines the concept of exemplary and typical middle and junior high schools: philosophy, organizational structure, curriculum, and instructional characteristics. Students develop an understanding of the physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and moral stages of adolescent development and begin to develop the ability to relate middle-level program possibilities to adolescent developmental needs.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; Admission to the Education program. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 236UZ • Exploring British Education and Culture 3 Credits
Designed for students to immerse themselves in British culture and explore the educational system, with an emphasis on the diverse populations of Pakistani and Indian students and schools. Provides students with three learning experiences: 1) observation and participation in British elementary and secondary schools; 2) homestay with a British family; and 3) cultural exploration in London and surrounding areas.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; GES 130 or GES 244; Admission to the Education program. Offered: Interim, odd # years.
EDU 240 • Educational Psychology 3 Credits
Psychological foundations of education. Various aspects of growth and development, the nature and conditions of learning, implications for teaching, and evaluation.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; Admission to the Education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 241. Offered: Fall, Spring. Special Notes: Intended for 5-8, 5-12, and K-12 licensure students only.
EDU 241 • Educational Psychology Field Experience 1 Credit
A field experience that requires four hours per week in an elementary or secondary school for observation and tutorial experience in a special education setting.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; Admission to the Education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 240. Offered: Fall, Spring. Special Notes: Designated times are set by the Education department.
EDU 271 • Education Psychology and Pedagogy 2 Credits
Foundational knowledge about the theories of learning, cognitive development, instructional planning and assessment practices, and professional reflection.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; Admission to the Education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 272; EDU 273; EDU 274; EDU 275. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 272 • Language and Literacy Development for Young Learners (K-3) 5 Credits
Foundational knowledge about language development, literacy development, instructional methods, assessment practices, the creation of a literate and motivating environment, and the encouragement of family engagement in literacy.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; Admission to the Education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 271; EDU 273; EDU 274; EDU 275. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 273 • Primary Grade Field Experience 1 Credit
Application of effective practices done in a primary classroom, working with individual students and small reading groups.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; Admission to the Education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 271; EDU 272; EDU 274; EDU 275. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 274 • Education Technology 1 Credit
Methods of integrating technology into the primary grades classroom are considered. Focus on approaches with technologies that are research-based, enhance student learning, and are linked to effective instructional strategies. Professional growth/development and developing digital citizenship/responsibility are considered.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; Admission to the Education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 271; EDU 272; EDU 273; EDU 275. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 275 • Kindergarten Education 1 Credit
Characteristics of kindergarten children and the curriculum and teaching strategies appropriate for their developmental level.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; Admission to the Education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 271; EDU 272; EDU 273; EDU 274. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 317GZ • Educational Equity 4 Credits
Root causes and historical origins of the current disparity of opportunities in U.S. educational systems. Prepares future educators to be culturally competent and responsive critical thinkers who understand the barriers that perpetuate inequities. Addresses these challenges from a biblical and leadership perspective.
Prerequisites: [GES 130; GES 160; Contemporary Western Life and Thought (L) course; World Cultures (U) course] or [GES 244; World Cultures (U) course]. Offered: Fall, Interim, Spring. Special Notes: Includes experiential learning in schools and community events.
EDU 320 • Pedagogy and the Young Adolescent Learner 1 Credit
The philosophy and pedagogy of teaching in a middle school is different than teaching in a junior high school. Course activities help students define, describe, and develop the following components of contemporary middle level schools: appropriate curriculum, interdisciplinary structure, and interdisciplinary teaching.
Prerequisites: EDU 220 (may be taken concurrently) and EDU 240/EDU 241. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 321. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 321 • Integrated Literacy in the Content Areas 1 Credit
Understanding of literacy development strategies and the role of reading in teaching content material related to specific subject areas. Review of content area texts, assessment and practice in adapting content materials to student needs.
Prerequisites: EDU 220 (may be taken concurrently) and EDU 240/EDU 241. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 320. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 331 • Teaching and Learning 3 Credits
Provides a foundational knowledge of learning psychology and teaching methodology. Examines unique considerations for youth and adult learners, metacognition, formal/informal learning, multi-modal learning, learning in a variety of fields/contexts, and iterative program assessment.
Corequisites: EDU 332. Offered: Fall, even # years.
EDU 332 • Teaching and Learning Field Experience 1 Credit
Teaching and learning occurs in every field of practice to pass along skill and expertise. Students work with the instructor to find shadowing field experiences where teaching and learning occur in a field of interest and in conjunction with EDU 331.
Corequisites: EDU 331. Offered: Fall, even # years.
EDU 342 • Observation, Assessment, Adaptation, and Referral in Early Childhood 4 Credits
Strategies used in early childhood settings to observe and assess young children’s development and to design goals and experiences based upon those assessments. Issues of early identification, referral to special services, building effective parent/professional partnerships, and programming in inclusive early childhood classrooms are discussed.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; EDU292; EDU293; Admission to the Education program. Offered: Fall.
EDU 350 • Infant and Toddler Care 3 Credits
Strategies used in early childhood settings to assess infant/toddler development and needs, develop goals, and design appropriate learning experiences and environments. Building positive relationships with infants/toddlers and their parents in group settings.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; EDU292; EDU293; EDU306; EDU307; EDU340; Admission to the Education program. Offered: Fall.
EDU 351 • Infant and Toddler Development and Learning Field Experience 1 Credit
Field experience at an approved partner infant and toddler setting to practice strategies learned in EDU 350.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; EDU292; EDU293; EDU306; EDU307; EDU340; Admission to the Education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 350. Offered: Fall.
EDU 363 • Health Curriculum and Methods 1 Credit
Principles, curriculum, and methods of teaching health in grades K-6. Role of the teacher and school in responding to the special health needs of elementary-age children.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; Admission to the Education program. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 365 • Physical Education Curriculum and Methods 1 Credit
Principles, curriculum, and methods of teaching physical education in grades K-6.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; Admission to the Education program. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 366A • Visual Arts Curriculum and Methods 1 Credit
Methods, materials, and resources for teaching visual arts in grades K-6.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; Admission to the Education program. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 368A • Music Curriculum and Methods 1 Credit
Methods, materials, and resources for teaching music in grades K-6.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; Admission to the Education program. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 370 • Math Curriculum and Methods 3 Credits
Methods, materials, and resources for teaching mathematics in grades K-6. Emphasis placed on problem solving, inquiry, and conceptual understanding in a standards-based classroom.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; EDU 271; EDU 272; EDU 273; EDU 274; EDU 275; EDU 317GZ; MAT 202; NAS 101D; NAS 102D; NAS 103D; NAS 104D; Admission to the Education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 371; EDU 372; EDU 373; EDU 374; EDU 375; EDU 376. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 371 • Science Curriculum and Methods 3 Credits
Methods, materials, and resources for teaching science in grades K-6. Emphasis placed on inquiry and discovery learning, planning, and teaching in a standards-based classroom.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; EDU 271; EDU 272; EDU 273; EDU 274; EDU 275; EDU 317GZ; MAT 202; NAS 101D; NAS 102D; NAS 103D; NAS 104D; Admission to the Education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 370; EDU 372; EDU 373; EDU 374; EDU 375; EDU 376. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 372 • Educational Psychology 3 Credits
Psychological foundations of education continued from EDU 271 with an emphasis on grades 4-6. Various aspects of growth and development, the nature and conditions of learning, implications for teaching, awareness of student variability, and strategies for meeting the needs of students with disabilities. Teacher/student relationships and strategies for maintaining a classroom environment where learning can occur.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; EDU 271; EDU 272; EDU 273; EDU 274; EDU 275; EDU 317GZ; MAT 202; NAS 101D; NAS 102D; NAS 103D; NAS 104D; Admission to the Education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 370; EDU 371; EDU 373; EDU 374; EDU 375; EDU 376. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 373 • Reading/Language Arts Curriculum and Methods 3 Credits
Reading methods and processes with a strong emphasis on comprehension and vocabulary development. Language arts skills: writing process, grammar, spelling, drama, listening and speaking skills, viewing skills for students in grades 4-6. A variety of creative and critical response modes to integrate literature across the curriculum.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; EDU 271; EDU 272; EDU 273; EDU 274; EDU 275; EDU 317GZ; MAT 202; NAS 101D; NAS 102D; NAS 103D; NAS 104D; Admission to the Education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 370; EDU 371; EDU 372; EDU 374; EDU 375; EDU 376. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 374 • Social Studies Curriculum and Methods: Planning 3 Credits
Methods, materials, and resources for teaching social studies in grades K-6. Emphasis placed on the use of process skills of the social scientist. Long- and short-term planning including integration of curriculum across content areas, embedding Minnesota Graduation Standards.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; EDU 271; EDU 272; EDU 273; EDU 274; EDU 275; EDU 317GZ; MAT 202; NAS 101D; NAS 102D; NAS 103D; NAS 104D; Admission to the Education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 370; EDU 371; EDU 372; EDU 373; EDU 375; EDU 376. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 375 • Integrating Technology in the Content Areas 2 Credits
Methods of integrating technology in various grade levels and content areas are examined. Students design, implement, and access strategies for assessment and learning. Emphasis on approaches to enhance student learning, increase motivation, and link to effective instructional strategies. Professional growth/development and developing digital citizenship/responsibility are considered.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; EDU 271; EDU 272; EDU 273; EDU 274; EDU 275; EDU 317GZ; MAT 202; NAS 101D; NAS 102D; NAS 103D; NAS 104D; Admission to the Education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 370; EDU 371; EDU 372; EDU 373; EDU 374; EDU 376. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 376 • Intermediate Grade Field Experience 1 Credit
Application of effective practices done in a 3rd-6th grade classroom, working with large groups as well as small groups, adapting lessons for students with special needs. Special focus on integrated planning.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; EDU 271; EDU 272; EDU 273; EDU 274; EDU 275; EDU 317GZ; MAT 202; NAS 101D; NAS 102D; NAS 103D; NAS 104D; Admission to the Education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 370; EDU 371; EDU 372; EDU 373; EDU 374; EDU 375. Offered: Fall, Spring. Special Notes: A residency option is available by application. Residents stay in the same cooperating classroom for Block 2 and student teaching.
EDU 390 • General Field Experience 0 Credit
Students will work in local schools with licensed cooperating teachers.
Prerequisites: Approval of the Director of Education Clinical Practice. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 400 • Methods in Teaching K-12 English to Speakers of Other Languages 3 Credits
Theories of language learning, language acquisition, and classroom methodologies at the elementary and secondary levels. Exploration of instructional resources, uses of technology, evaluative procedures, and classroom management. Development of a philosophy of English as a Second Language education and practice in unit planning and teaching.
Prerequisites: LIN 210Z; LIN 300; Admission to the Education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 401. Offered: Fall.
EDU 401 • Middle Level Education Field Experience in TESL 1 Credit
Classroom-based practicum in an ESL class of young adolescent learners. Emphasizes evaluation and application of concepts and strategies introduced in EDU 400.
Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 400. Offered: Fall.
EDU 406 • Methods in Teaching 5-8 English 3 Credits
An examination of how middle level philosophy translates into practice in English classes in grades 5-8. It is designed to accompany a 1 credit practicum experience in a middle level school.
Prerequisites: EDU 240; EDU 241 or EDU 271; EDU 272; EDU 273; Admission to the Education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 407. Offered: Spring.
EDU 407 • Middle Level Education Field Experience in English 1 Credit
Classroom-based practicum in an English class of young adolescent learners. Emphasizes evaluation and application of concepts and strategies introduced in EDU 408.
Prerequisites: EDU 240/EDU 241. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 406 or EDU 408. Offered: Spring.
EDU 408 • Methods in Teaching 5-12 English 3 Credits
Methods and curriculum employed in teaching English in middle and high schools. Examines current technology in English education as well as interactive learning and teaching. Emphasizes vocabulary and academic language. Lesson and unit planning using best practices and developmentally appropriate principles.
Prerequisites: EDU 240; EDU 241; Admission to the Education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 407. Offered: Spring. Special Notes: EDU 320 is a strongly recommended corequisite.
EDU 410 • Methods in Teaching 5-8 Mathematics 3 Credits
Teaching methodologies, materials, assessment, historical and current trends and issues in curricular, development of a philosophy of mathematics education, and other topics related to teaching and learning mathematics in grades 5-8. Practice in planning lessons and units, implementing technology, and teaching.
Prerequisites: EDU 240/EDU 241 or EDU 271; Admission to Education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 411. Offered: Fall.
EDU 411 • Mathematics Education Field Experience in grades 5-8 or 5-12 1 Credit
Students observe and participate in a high school and/or middle school mathematics classroom (minimum 40 hours on site). Develop deeper understanding of preadolescent and adolescent learners as well as curriculum, instruction, and assessment in the context of grades 5-12 school communities.
Prerequisites: EDU 240/EDU 241 or EDU 271; Admission to the Education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 410, EDU 412. Offered: Fall.
EDU 412 • Methods in Teaching 5-12 Mathematics 3 Credits
Teaching methodologies, materials, assessment, historical and current trends and issues in curriculum, development of a philosophy of mathematics education, and other topics related to teaching and learning mathematics in grades 5-8 and 9-12. Practice in planning lessons and units, implementing technology, and teaching.
Prerequisites: EDU 240; EDU 241; Admission to the Education program; Senior standing or Consent of instructor. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 411. Offered: Fall.
EDU 413 • Methods in Teaching K-12 Art 3 Credits
Materials, methods, and curriculum employed in teaching art at both the elementary and secondary levels. Historical survey of philosophy of art education and present trends. Studio time for exploration and application of media suitable for both elementary and secondary levels.
Prerequisites: EDU 240; EDU 241; Admission to the Education program. Corequisites: Registration in EDU 414 is required. Offered: Fall.
EDU 414 • Middle Level Education Field Experience in Art 1 Credit
Classroom-based practicum in an art class of young adolescent learners. Emphasizes evaluation and application of concepts and strategies introduced in EDU 413.
Prerequisites: EDU 240; EDU 241. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 413. Offered: Fall.
EDU 418 • Methods in Teaching 9-12 Social Studies 2 Credits
Development of ability to take concepts from several component disciplines of social studies and communicate them effectively to, or direct their acquisition by, students in grades 9-12. Curriculum trends, materials, classroom methodologies, and teacher competencies are studied and applied.
Prerequisites: EDU 220; EDU 240; EDU 241; Admission to the Education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 419. Offered: Spring.
EDU 419 • 5-8 Social Studies Methods and Field Experience 2 Credits
Classroom-based practicum in a social studies class of young adolescent learners. Emphasizes evaluation and application of concepts and strategies introduced in EDU 418.
Prerequisites: EDU 220; EDU 240; EDU 241; Admission to the Education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 418. Offered: Spring.
EDU 420 • Methods in Teaching 5-12 Science 3 Credits
Current methods and approaches used in the teaching of science in grades 5-12. Examination of ways to develop and present curriculum with emphasis on content, scientific investigation, inquiry, assessment, and safe laboratory practices.
Prerequisites: EDU 240; EDU 241; Admission to the Education program. Offered: Fall. Special Notes: Requirements for this course are fulfilled through EDUC 681 (Methods of Teaching 5-12 Science), which is taught in conjunction with the Bethel University Graduate School.
EDU 426 • Methods in Teaching K-12 World Languages and Cultures 3 Credits
Theories of language acquisition, language learning, and classroom methodologies at the elementary and secondary levels. Exploration of instructional resources, uses of technology, evaluative procedures, and classroom management. Development of a philosophy of communicative language teaching and practice in unit planning and teaching.
Prerequisites: EDU 240; EDU 241; Admission to the Education program; Demonstration of Intermediate-High oral proficiency after study abroad via the OPIC or the MTLE or Consent of instructor, or A major or minor offered through the Languages and Cultures department. Offered: Fall.
EDU 427 • Middle Level Education Field Experience in World Languages and Cultures 1 Credit
Classroom-based practicum in a Spanish class of young adolescent learners. Emphasizes evaluation and application of concepts and strategies introduced in EDU 426.
Prerequisites: EDU 240/EDU 241. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 426. Offered: Fall.
EDU 432 • Methods in Teaching Elementary Music 3 Credits
Methods and materials for teaching music in the elementary school. The skills of singing, playing, moving, improvising, reading, and listening are explored as a means of helping children gain an intuitive and theoretical understanding of musical principles.
Prerequisites: EDU 240; EDU 241; Major or minor in music; Admission to the Education program. Offered: Fall.
EDU 433 • Methods in Teaching Secondary Music 3 Credits
Methods and materials for teaching music in the middle school, junior high, and high school vocal and instrumental programs.
Prerequisites: EDU 432; Major or minor in music; Admission to the Education program. Offered: Spring.
EDU 434 • Middle Level Education Field Experience in Music 1 Credit
Classroom-based practicum in a music class of young adolescent learners. Emphasizes evaluation and application of concepts and strategies introduced in EDU 433.
Prerequisites: EDU 432 and Major or minor in music. Corequisites: EDU 433. Offered: Spring.
EDU 489 • Student Teaching in Preprimary 3 Credits
Observation and student teaching in a pre-k setting in which a student will be licensed to teach. Includes participation in a seminar.
Prerequisites: EDU292/EDU293, EDU306/EDU307; EDU340; EDU 342; EDU344; Admission to student teaching. Offered: Fall, Interim, Spring, Summer (depending on faculty availability).
EDU 490 • Student Teaching Block 1-15 Credits
Students teach in a school setting corresponding with their licensure area(s) for the semester. Students work with a cooperating teacher and grow into teaching on their own. Attendance at regularly scheduled seminars is required.
Prerequisites: Admission to student teaching and 2.50 GPA. Offered: Fall, Spring. Special Notes: Students earning a license to teach in two programs must register for EDU 490 in the initial license area and in the additional license or endorsement program. Both student teaching placements can occur within the same semester. Some situations may require the addition of student teaching during Interim. Graded on an S/U basis.
EDU 491 • Student Teaching in Middle Level 3 Credits
Observation and student teaching in fields in which a student will be licensed to teach. This involves student teaching in a Middle Level endorsement area.
Prerequisites: Admission to student teaching. Special Notes: Graded on an S/U basis. Offered: Fall, Spring.
LIN 210Z • Introduction to Second Language Acquisition 3 Credits
Study of current research and theories of second language acquisition in children and adult learners. Examination of second language learning processes and variables that affect second language acquisition. Classroom strategies include differentiating instruction for all language learners. Service learning experience required.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
LIN 300 • Introduction to Linguistics 3 Credits
A study of three major areas of linguistics: 1) articulatory phonetics, phonology, morphology, and syntax (how units of sound are structured into larger units, forming words and sentences); 2) sociolinguistics (how language functions in society); and 3) psycholinguistics (how children and adults acquire language).
Prerequisites: Two college semesters of a second language or equivalent proficiency. Offered: Fall.
TEL 230 • Introduction to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages 3 Credits
Overview of the field of teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) for those considering employment in schools in the U.S. or abroad, or serving in missions or in the local community. Provides basic skills and resources for anyone interacting with new Americans.
Offered: Occasionally interim or Spring.
TEL 240 • TESOL Practicum Abroad 1 Credit
In consultation with the department, students select a program outside the United States in which they tutor English as a foreign language for at least three weeks. Prior to departure, students complete a study of the culture in which they will be living. Students share their experiences in a colloquium of TESL/TEFL majors upon their return.
Prerequisites: LIN 210Z and Consent of the Languages and Cultures department. Grade exceptions: Graded on an S/U basis. Offered: By arrangement.
TEL 301 • Analysis of the English Language 3 Credits
Overview of the English language structure geared to the needs of teachers of English to speakers of other languages (both EFL and ESL). Understanding and application of English grammar and pronunciation in order to explain various grammatical aspects and provide answers to student questions concerning English grammar.
Prerequisites: LIN 210Z or LIN 300. Offered: Spring, odd # years.
TEL 305 • Teaching Language Skills for Second Language Learners 3 Credits
The principles of teaching listening and speaking skills to second language learners. Strategies for teaching language skills including using authentic materials, creating meaningful communicative activities, and teaching with Total Physical Response (TPR) and Total Profiency Through Reading and Storytelling (TPRS). Students create lesson plans and practice teaching with these strategies.
Offered: Fall.
TEL 320 • Curriculum Development and Assessment 3 Credits
Development of curricula for EFL/ESL students in various settings and with various needs, including special education. Appropriate teaching and assessment materials for the EFL/ESL classroom.
Prerequisites: LIN 210Z. Offered: Spring. Special Notes: Can be taken concurrently with EDU 400.
TEL 481 • Internship in TESL/TEFL 3-4 Credits
Supervised experience in an overseas school program or with a local agency to apply knowledge of and skills in teaching English to non-native speakers. Must be planned in advance of the placement in a consultation with the Languages and Cultures department.
Prerequisites: Major or minor in TEFL. Offered: Fall, Interim, Spring.
Overview
The Ministry Scholars program is Bethel University's bachelors to master's degree program that reduces cost and time-to-completion by streamlining undergraduate and graduate education. Graduates receive a bachelor's degree from Bethel University's College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and a master's from Bethel Seminary. This program is well suited for a variety of majors who want to become equipped to lead churches, parachurch organizations, and other ministries. It is also a good fit for ministry-minded students who want to pursue bi-vocational ministry or work outside of professional ministry. Students learn from successful ministry leaders and experts in Biblical and Theological Studies, Spiritual and Personal Formation, and Transformational Leadership. This program offers supplemental training resources, developmental activities, and discipleship opportunities to prepare ministry-minded students for effective ministry leadership. Students also gain valuable field experience in local churches and ministry settings.
The objectives of the program are that graduates will demonstrate age-appropriate growth and ultimately ministry leadership preparedness in the following domains:
- Spiritual life: Students will grow spiritually, deepening their love for, commitment to, and dependence on God, and develop an instinct to trust in God and to connect intimately with God.
- Discernment of call: They will clarify and reaffirm their sense of calling to vocational ministry and what that looks like in a changing world.
- Emotional maturity: They will become emotionally mature adults, possessing the ability to sense and manage emotions, to see others’ perspectives, to sympathize and empathize, to follow and lead as appropriate and to foster healthy relationships.
- Cultural competence: They will become culturally aware, gaining a perspective that all cultures possess strengths and vulnerabilities, an ability to work across cultural lines and an appreciation that diverse teams are stronger teams.
- Bible knowledge: They will gain a clear understanding of the Bible’s content and a deep and abiding passion for the truth of the Gospel.
- Spiritual wisdom: They will grow in wisdom, possessing a capacity to apply the Bible so that others are inspired by their teaching and preaching to live out biblical truth and experience human flourishing.
- Intellectual virtues: They will develop virtues such as critical thinking, respect for data, intellectual humility, and thirst for learning, combined with the skill to interpret and teach the Bible accurately.
- Leadership capacity: They will learn to follow leaders and to lead followers—enlisting people, building teams, leading change and achieving results.
- Godly character: They will become virtuous people—individuals who love others, speak truth, live humbly, sacrifice their own interests, live justly, express joy and show compassion.
What is Bethel looking for in a Ministry Scholar?
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Ability to maintain a minimum of 3.0 GPA (cumulative college grade point average or unweighted high school GPA if the student has less than one year of college experience) throughout the duration of the Ministry Scholars program while enrolled at CAS and Seminary.
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Ability to provide a pastoral and ministry leader reference that speaks to the student’s character and call to ministry.
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Commitment to prioritizing activities, discipleship opportunities, and retreats offered to Ministry Scholars, designed to enable the individual to develop a strong sense of community.
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Adult Professional Studies
College of Arts Sciences
- B.A. in Communication Arts and Literature Education 5-12 (English Education)
- B.A. in K-6 Elementary Education
- B.A. in Mathematics with Education 5-12 Licensure
- B.A. in Social Studies Education 5-12
- B.A. in Spanish Education K-12 (Licensure in World Languages: Spanish)
- B.A. in Special Education K-12 Academic Behavioral Strategist
- B.A. in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) non-licensure
- B.Mus.Ed. in Music Education
- Minor in Special Education
- Minor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Graduate School
- Academic Behavioral Strategist K-12 (ABS) License
- Add-On Teaching License
- Autism Spectrum Disorders B-21 (ASD) License
- Certificate in International Baccalaureate Education
- Developmental Disabilities K-12 License
- Director of Special Education License
- Ed.D. Leadership in Higher Education
- Ed.D. Leadership in K-12 Administration
- Emotional/Behavioral Disorders K-12 (EBD) License
- K-12 Principal License
- M.A. in Education K-12
- M.A. in Special Education
- M.A. in Strategic Leadership
- M.A. in Teaching
- Superintendent License
- Teacher Coordinator of Work-Based Learning License
- Teaching License