Teaching of English as a Second Language at the Secondary Level (BA)
The major in the teaching of English as a second language at the secondary level is based on the fundamental developmental principles that individuals are capable of thinking, analyzing and evaluating their learning processes. It is expected that the graduates of this Program will be able to evaluate themselves through constant reflection. For this reason, the Program for the teaching of English as a second language at the secondary level has as its base the accepted fundamentals, theories and methodologies as well as their application in the classroom. This permits graduates from this Program to incorporate innovative technology for teaching and evaluation into the classroom. They will keep up-to-date with the curricular guides regarding changes and adjustments that should be made when the student population they are attending requires it.
This Program is designed with the goal of providing the theoretical base and the practical training needed by future teachers of English in secondary schools. This implies knowledge of:
- The theory, methodology and application of curricular design.
- The design of materials in English as a second language.
- The theory and application of linguistics, the acquisition of English as a second language, the phonetics of United States English and the four language arts.
- A comparative analysis of English and Spanish.
- Evaluation and assessment in the classroom.
- Adolescent literature in English.
- Children’s literature in English.
- A solid base in writing, oral communication, grammar and the literary genres in English.
The Aguadilla, Arecibo, Barranquitas, Metropolitan, Ponce and San Germán campuses are authorized to offer this Program. The Arecibo Campus is authorized to offer this Program through online education.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in the Teaching of English as a Second Language at the Secondary Level
| General Education Requirements |
51 credits |
| Core Course Requirements |
39 credits |
| Major Requirements |
34 credits |
| Elective Courses |
3 credits |
| Total |
127 credits |
General Education Requirements - 51 credits
Fifty-one (51) credits are required in General Education for this Program. In addition to GEHS 2010, students will take GEHS 4020 and 4030 in the Historic and Social Context category. Students are required to have taken the courses GEEN 2311, 2312 and 2313. Students will take courses GEPE 4040 and GEPE 3010 or 3020 to fulfill the six credits required in the Philosophical and Esthetic Thought category.
Core Course Requirements - 39 credits
| EDUC 1080 | Field Experiences in The Educational Scenario I | 1 |
| EDUC 2021 | History and Philosophy of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 2022 | Society and Education | 3 |
| EDUC 2031 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 2032 | Learning Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 2060 | Integration of Technology in Education | 2 |
| EDUC 2870 | The Exceptional Student Population | 4 |
| EDUC 2890 | Field Experiences in The Educational Scenarios Ii | 2 |
| EDUC 3013 | Teaching Strategies | 2 |
| EDUC 3015 | Clinical Experiences in The Educational Scenario I | 2 |
| EDUC 4011 | Evaluation and Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 4012 | Classroom Research | 2 |
| EDUC 4013 | Clinical Experiences in the Educational Scenario II | 4 |
| EDUC 4551 | Integration of Basic Knowledge and Communication Skills | 1 |
| EDUC 4552 | Integration of Professional Skills | 1 |
| HIST 3010 | Historical Process of the United States of America | 3 |
Major Requirements - 34 credits
Note: Students will select an additional three credit, 3000 or 4000 level literature course in English.