Undegraduate Minor in Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
The Department of Language, Literacy and Sociocultural Studies (LLSS) offers coursework that applies for the TESOL endorsement (granted by the NMPED) and an undergraduate Minor in TESOL (awarded by UNM). The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) minor is designed to help pre-service teachers gain a TESOL endorsement as part of their undergraduate teacher licensure program. By successfully completing the curriculum listed below, students are able to have a TESOL endorsement attached to their teaching license through the New Mexico Public Education Department. This minor is also available to undergraduate students who are not enrolled in a teacher licensure program, but who want to teach TESOL to adults domestically or abroad. Students must complete and submit an application for the TESOL minor and have it be reviewed by the LLSS Bilingual/TESOL program faculty.
Minor Requirements
Complete all of the following
- LLSS 453 - Theoretical and Cultural Foundations of Bilingual Education (3)
- LLSS 456 - First and Second Language Development within Cultural Contexts (3)
- LLSS 458 – Literacy across Cultures (3)
- LLSS 459- Second Language Literacy (3)
- LLSS 482 - Teaching English as a Second Language (3)
Grand Total Credits: 15
In addition to the above courses, the courses below are also required by the NMPED for an endorsement in TESOL
Corequisites Linguistics (3 credits):
- LING 2110 - Introduction to the Study of Language and Linguistics or any other Introductory Linguistics course
Language (6 credits):
- Any language courses (including ASL)
Application
Students must complete and submit an application for the TESOL minor and have it be reviewed by the departmental Bilingual/TESOL program faculty. The coursework for the TESOL endorsements supports teacher candidates’ strengthening of their understanding on language learning, intercultural relations, teaching practices, and professional identities for the education of emergent bilinguals learning English as a new language.
In addition to the coursework, to obtain a TESOL endorsement added to a teaching license, students are required to submit to the New Mexico Public Education Department the successful completion of the Praxis content Exam on ESOL. For more information visit: https://praxis.ets.org/test/5362.html
The following information pertains to the requirements for the Minor Undergraduate program in TESOL.
Advisement – Center for Student Success
Travelstead Hall, Building 65
coeac@unm.edu
(505) 277-3190
Faculty Contact
Carlos LópezLeiva
callopez@unm.edu
(505) 277-0703
Application
For inquiry on adding a Minor to your undergraduate program please consult with:
Natalie C. Arellanez, MA | Operations Manager & Certification Officer
Center for Student Success | Travelstead Hall-Building 65
coehsco@unm.edu | 505.277.0943
