BA in Teaching English as a Second Language
Do you dream of traveling around the world but are worried that you may never be able to afford it? Maybe you want to spread God’s Word to people in other countries while teaching them a valuable skill. If this sounds like you, and you like working with people, then you should consider earning a Bachelor of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language at Liberty University.
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
August
Tuition Fee
$23,800 per year
Location
Lynchburg, United States
About the program
Teaching English as a Second Language at Liberty University can provide you with all the training, knowledge, and skills you need to be successful in the classroom. You will learn about phonetics and syntax and other parts of language acquisition as you study linguistics. English is a constantly evolving language, and our course in modern grammar will emphasize the modifications and transformations that come from modern culture and the influence of new generations upon the traditional structure and rules of English.
Understanding how students acquire a new language is very useful in the instruction of English. Learning how to teach in the four language areas of speaking, listening, reading, and writing across cultural and linguistic barriers is another skill you will gain. The knowledge you gain in these courses will be reinforced through practical application. Begin your journey as a teacher here at Liberty and start a career that will change your life.
Courses included
- Introduction to Linguistics
- Modern Grammar
- Second Language Acquisition
- Issues and Practices in TESL
- Composition & Rhetoric
- Inquiry
Career Opportunities
- Academic coordinator
- English as a second language school teacher
- Head teacher at English language institute
- TESL/TEFL teacher
- TESL curriculum planner
Minimum requirements
Admission decisions are competitive and are based primarily on the following factors:
- Cumulative (unweighted) GPA from high school or college
- GED scores (if applicable)
- Consistency and trends of grades
- Results from the SAT, ACT, or CLT
- Essay submission
50% of admitted students come from within the following mid-ranges:
- High School GPA: 3.15-3.83
- SAT (ERW* and math only): 1020-1220
- ACT composite: 20-27