Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an Emphasis in English as a Second Language Initial Program – Leads to Initial Teacher Licensure

Overview

Aid Elementary Students with the English Language

Help others master the English language with the College of Education's Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an Emphasis in English as a Second Language (ESL). Designed to help elementary and middle school teachers meet the diverse demands of the modern classroom, this bachelor's degree in elementary education program is regionally accredited and approved by the Arizona State Board of Education. All courses are directly aligned with professional teaching standards and the associated national content standards of the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) and Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC).

As a student in Grand Canyon University's (GCU) bachelor degree in teaching English as a second language, you can broaden your perspective as you examine educational trends and cultural differences with expert faculty and peers in dynamic campus, evening and online learning environments. Coursework delivers the fundamentals to engage young students and improve linguistic knowledge. Opportunities to apply your learning in school settings are available throughout your program to familiarize you with first through eighth grade ESL education and assessment.

Bachelors in education programs leading to teacher certification may require practicum hours, state exams, student teaching and an institutional recommendation from GCU.

Degree Outcomes

Acquire the Skills to Engage Learners

The bachelor degree in teaching English as a second language program includes a broad liberal arts foundation with a focus on classroom management and student learning. In this elementary education degree, you participate in cross-culture studies and examine advanced methods of instruction such as Structured English Immersion (SEI) and English as a second language strategies. Combine the knowledge of teaching in elementary schools with student teaching experiences to help you thrive in 21st century school classrooms. All courses are directly aligned with professional teaching standards and the associated national content standards and may qualify you for initial teacher licensure.

What You Will Learn

Study English as a Second Language Curriculum

In this program that can help you prepare to teach English classes in Phoenix AZ, you examine:

• Lesson planning, development and assessment and methods to engage diverse learners
• Advanced methods for teaching English language learners elementary subjects
• First through eighth grade classroom management
• Serving students with mild to moderate disabilities
• Child and early adolescent growth and development
• Research and analysis of evidence-based English language learning concepts

Career Outcomes

Prepare for Your Career in ESL Education

Common career outcomes for graduates of the bachelor degree in teaching English as a second language may include elementary, middle or junior high school ESL teacher, resource and community education instructor and ESL tutor. With this bachelor's degree in education, potential workplaces include preschools, elementary schools, middle schools and social service organizations.

_{Grand Canyon University's (GCU) regionally accredited and Arizona State Board of Education-approved Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education emphasis in English as a Second Language program affords you the knowledge and coursework to prepare for teaching licensure.}