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Examples of Possible Careers*
Adult basic education, adult secondary education, and English as a Second Language instructors
- -10.4% decline
- 59,300 number of jobs
- $55,350 potential earnings
Elementary school teachers, except special education
- 3.5% about as fast as the average
- 1,452,100 number of jobs
- $60,940 potential earnings
Kindergarten teachers, except special education
- 3.7% about as fast as the average
- 127,700 number of jobs
- $57,860 potential earnings
Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
- 3.6% about as fast as the average
- 627,100 number of jobs
- $60,810 potential earnings
Preschool teachers, except special education
- 2.5% slower than the average
- 540,400 number of jobs
- $31,930 potential earnings
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
- 3.8% about as fast as the average
- 1,050,800 number of jobs
- $62,870 potential earnings
Tutors and teachers and instructors, all other
- 7.4% faster than the average
- 406,200 number of jobs
- $40,590 potential earnings
Additional Career
- Teacher of English as a foreign language
- Language school instructor (in the US or abroad)
- Assistant language teacher
- Educational materials writer/editor
- Language assessment writer/editor
- Curriculum designer
- Educational consultant
*Note
Source of occupation titles and labor data is from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
Description
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Teaching English as a Second Language provides students with a broad understanding of both theory and practice in language studies, pedagogy and culture. Students gain mastery in implementing their skills in varied second-language teaching contexts; in addition, they can observe and participate with international learners in a state-of-the-art technology classroom.
Students who complete an optional practicum abroad may earn the Teaching English as a Foreign Language undergraduate certificate. Students can additionally work toward state teacher licensure by completing the Education minor.
Teaching English as a Second Language students may apply early to the M.A. degree in Teaching English as a Second Language and double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs. See the Combined Bachelor's/Master's Degree Program policy in the University Catalog for more information.
Admission Requirements
The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.
First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campus to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the admissions website for first-year students.
First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to Kent State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. Check with a regional campus admissions office to determine application requirements, as they may differ among campuses.
International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning a minimum 525 TOEFL score (71 on the Internet-based version), minimum 75 MELAB score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 48 PTE score or minimum 100 DET score; or by completing the ESL level 112 Intensive Program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.
Transfer Students: For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.
Former Students: Former Kent State students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since Kent State may complete the reenrollment or reinstatement form on the University Registrar’s website.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate their professional knowledge through projects and writing.
- Demonstrate learning and effective teaching practices that incorporate distance learning, computer-assisted learning and effective use of software.
- Engage with diversity by defining and identifying the English language learners they are likely to serve, and by developing effective teaching strategies to teach for diversity.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.
University Requirements
All students in a bachelor's degree program at Kent State University must complete the following university requirements for graduation.
NOTE: University requirements may be fulfilled in this program by specific course requirements. Please see Program Requirements for details.
Program Requirements
Major Requirements
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
ENG 31001 | FUNDAMENTAL ENGLISH GRAMMAR | 3 |
ENG 31003 | LINGUISTICS | 3 |
ENG 31005 | CHILD SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION 1 | 3 |
or ENG 31009 | ADULT SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION |
ENG 31007 | PEDAGOGY FOR TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE | 3 |
ENG 31008 | GRAMMAR FOR TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND/FOREIGN LANGUAGE | 3 |
ENG 31010 | THE BILINGUAL MENTAL LEXICON | 3 |
ENG 41003 | LANGUAGE CURRICULUM, MATERIALS AND ASSESSMENT | 3 |
ENG 41092 | ESL PRACTICUM IN INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAMS (ELR) 2 | 3 |
or ENG 41192 | ESL PRACTICUM IN A P-12 SETTING (ELR) |
or ENG 41292 | TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE PRACTICUM (ELR) |
ETEC 39525 | EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
or ETEC 47400 | TRENDS IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY |
or ETEC 47403 | INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN |
| 3 |
| WRITING AND RHETORIC IN A DIGITAL AGE | |
| WRITING, RHETORIC AND NEW MEDIA | |
| PRINCIPLES OF TECHNICAL WRITING | |
| PROFESSIONAL WRITING | |
| ARGUMENTATIVE PROSE WRITING | |
| WRITING IN THE PUBLIC SPHERE (ELR) | |
| 6 |
| INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION (DIVG) | |
| WORLD ENGLISHES (DIVG) (WIC) 3 | |
| SOCIOLINGUISTICS IN SCHOOLING (DIVD) (WIC) 3 | |
| MULTICULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY (DIVD) | |
UC 10097 | DESTINATION KENT STATE: FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE | 1 |
| 14-16 |
| 6 |
| 3 |
| 9 |
| 6 |
| 6-7 |
| 6 |
| 33 |
Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 120 |
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements Summary Minimum Major GPA | Minimum Overall GPA |
2.000 | 2.000 |
- Students pursuing a B.A. degree in Teaching English as a Second Language must complete 14-16 credit hours of a foreign language through Intermediate II of the same language. Students should contact the Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies for individualized placement and advising information prior to enrolling in their first foreign language course. Students entering the university with substantial knowledge of a language should consider taking the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP).
Foreign Language College Requirement, B.A.
Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts degree in the College of Arts and Sciences must complete 14-16 credit hours of foreign language.1
To complete the requirement, students need the equivalent of Elementary I and II in any language, plus one of the following options2:
- Intermediate I and II of the same language
- Elementary I and II of a second language
- Any combination of two courses from the following list:
Roadmap
This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.
Plan of Study Grid Semester One |
UC 10097 | DESTINATION KENT STATE: FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE | 1 |
Foreign Language | 4 |
Kent Core Requirement | 3 |
Kent Core Requirement | 3 |
Kent Core Requirement | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 14 |
Semester Two |
Foreign Language | 4 |
Kent Core Requirement | 3 |
Kent Core Requirement | 3 |
Kent Core Requirement | 3 |
Kent Core Requirement | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 |
Semester Three |
ENG 31001 | FUNDAMENTAL ENGLISH GRAMMAR | 3 |
Foreign Language | 3 |
Kent Core Requirement | 3 |
Kent Core Requirement | 3 |
Kent Core Requirement | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
Semester Four |
ENG 31003 | LINGUISTICS | 3 |
Foreign Language | 3 |
Kent Core Requirement | 3 |
Kent Core Requirement | 3 |
General Elective | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
Semester Five |
ENG 31005
| CHILD SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
or ADULT SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION | 3 |
ENG 31008 | GRAMMAR FOR TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND/FOREIGN LANGUAGE | 3 |
ENG 31010 | THE BILINGUAL MENTAL LEXICON | 3 |
Language and Thought in World Perspective Elective | 3 |
Writing Elective | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
Semester Six |
ENG 31007 | PEDAGOGY FOR TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE | 3 |
ENG 41092
| ESL PRACTICUM IN INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAMS (ELR)
or ESL PRACTICUM IN A P-12 SETTING (ELR) or TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE PRACTICUM (ELR) | 3 |
ETEC 39525
| EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
or TRENDS IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY or INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN | 3 |
General Electives | 6 |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
Semester Seven |
ENG 41003 | LANGUAGE CURRICULUM, MATERIALS AND ASSESSMENT | 3 |
or Language and Thought in World Perspective Elective | |
General Electives | 12 |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
Semester Eight |
ENG 41003 | LANGUAGE CURRICULUM, MATERIALS AND ASSESSMENT | 3 |
or Language and Thought in World Perspective Elective | |
General Electives | 12 |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 120 |