Bachelor of Arts in English- English as a Second Language PreK-12

The English as a Second Language ESL concentration allows students to focus beyond their core English literature language and writing courses. Specialized study in ESL methods and in language assessment provides students with the basic skills needed to teach ESL in the US and abroad. Students enrolled in the ESL concentration can choose between two tracks a general ESL track and a track leading to PreK 12 licensure as an ESL teacher. Click the links below for more information on each English as a Second Language General Track English as a Second Language PreK 12 Licensure Track. The English Department allows you to write a degree program that will help you reach your career goals as you choose one of our six undergraduate concentrations African American Literature Creative Writing ESL Language and Linguistics Literature and Professional Writing.

All students both freshmen and transfer must apply online for admission undergraduate students. Review application deadlines. Freshman admission is competitive and based upon a comprehensive review of the students academic record. The primary factors include the high school secondary grade point average and demonstrated English proficiency.Transfer admission is competitive and based upon the cumulative grade point average of all previously attended colleges universities international and domestic. Your cumulative GPA must be at least a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale for consideration. Demonstrated English proficiency is also required of all international applicants.Pay the non-refundable undergraduate application fee of USD 50.Applicants should upload a copy of their official international transcript or marks sheet high school secondary or college university to their application portal.Admission Requirements by CountryThe Office of Undergraduate Admission and Orientation will conduct an initial assessment of your international transcriptmarks sheet for admissions review. Receipt of official transcriptmarks sheet will be required prior to enrollment.After the application fee has been paid and all high school or college transcripts have been uploaded review of the undergraduate application will begin. While the review period may vary on average applicants will be notified by email of a decision within 5-7 business days.