Minor in English as a Second Language

All students pursuing a Minor in English as a Second Language must complete 18 semester credit hours.

A. 12 semester credit hours of courses in English as a second language:

• ESL 3003 Applications of Linguistics
• ESL 3033 Foundations in English as a Second Language
• ESL 3053 Literacy in a Second Language Top
• And one of the following:
  BBL 3013 Language Analysis and Bilingualism
  BBL 3133 Language Development in Bilinguals
  ESL 3023 Second Language Teaching and Learning in EC-4
  ESL 3063 Second Language Acquisition in Early Adolescence

B. 3 semester credit hours of courses on culture and society selected from the following:

• BBL 2033 Multiculturalism in the Southwest
• BBL 3023 Mexican American Culture
• BBL 3033 The Mexican American in the Southwest Top

C. 3 semester credit hours of courses on language minority education selected from the following:

• BBL 3053 Foundations of Bilingual Studies
• BBL 4033 Assessment, Learning, and Motivation in Bicultural-Bilingual Classrooms
• BBL 4953 Special Studies in Bilingual and Bicultural Studies

To declare a Minor in English as a Second Language, obtain advice, or seek approval of substitutions for course requirements, students should consult an academic advisor in the CoEHD Advising and Certification Center.