TESOL (BA)
Intercultural Studies MInorDegree Type
BA
Credit Hours
129
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General Requirements
Students enrolled in the TESOL Education major will have a broad exposure to the language acquisition process. In several of these courses, such as Theory in TESOL, Methods in TESOL, and Grammar for TESOL, students will gain experience tutoring and observing ESL students. In courses such as Methods in TESOL and Grammar for TESOL, students will demonstrate understanding of methodology by presenting simulated lessons.
Practicum in TESOL will usually be offered in the summer or during the regular semester only upon demand. It is only for students who have completed or are completing all other major area courses, and have at least a B average in all major area courses, with no grade lower than a C.
Objectives
1. The student will learn the interrelationship between basic TESOL requirements and missions responsibility.
2. The student will gain an understanding of the missions responsibility to the church.
3. The missions candidate will be equipped with basic TESOL skills.
4. The student will have a worldview of the church as it exists in the contemporary setting
Complete Course List
Bible Core (30 hrs)
Old Testament Survey
New Testament Survey
Gospels
Pentateuch
Acts
Romans
Foundations of Faith
Theology of Holiness
Contemporary Issues in Holy Living
Bible Elective
General Education Core (45 hrs)
Christian Service Class
English Composition
Rhetoric and Research
History of Civilization I or II
Lifespan Development
Philosophical Studies
General Psychology
Public Speaking
Orientation
Fine Arts Elective
Foreign Language
Historical Perspective Elective
Information Technology Elective
Literature Elective
Math Elective
Science Elective
TESOL Major (36 hrs)
Theory in TESOL
Methodology in TESOL
Descriptive Linguistics
English Grammar for TESOL
Curriculum & Assessment in TESOL
Language, Culture & Society
TESOL Practicum
Advanced Grammar and Composition
World Literature I
World Literature II
Foreign Language
Intercultural Studies Minor (18 hrs)
World Geography
Principles of Missions
Perspectives on World Evangelism
World Religious Systems
Missions Practicum
Missions Elective
Admission Requirements
Education: Graduation from high school is the basic requirement for entrance. It is recommended that high school graduates have successfully completed at least four units in English, three units in Science, three units in Mathematics and three units in Social Studies. Students graduating from A.C.E. and other nontraditional schools should have completed the requirements for a college entrance diploma.
Students, who have an equivalent of a high school education, may be admitted if they have successfully passed the General Educational Development (G.E.D.) test. Anyone presenting a G.E.D. must be at least 18 years of age and must have a minimum score of 410 on each of the five tests and an average standard score of 450 on all five tests. (Total standard points required to pass = 2250)
Homeschooled students seeking admission to HSBC are required to submit official transcripts from reputable home school organizations documenting the completion of all academic work necessary for a high school diploma. If this is not possible, the student may be required to take the G.E.D. test.
Tests: All applicants are required to take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT)with writingprior to being admitted to school. HSBC prefers the ACT. These tests are used for counseling and advising purposes.
Hobe Sound Bible College has been assigned the following test code numbers: The American College Test (ACT)–5471. The CLEP–5306 and the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)–5306.
Course Schedule
Year #1 (Fall Semester)
Orientation (NC)
Old Testament Survey (3)
Christian Service Class (3)
English Composition (3)
Foundations of Faith (3)
Methodology in TESOL (3)
Year #1 (Spring Semester)
New Testament Survey (3)
Rhetoric and Research (3)
General Psychology (3)
Public Speaking (3)
Theology of Holiness (3)
Elective (3)
Year #2 (Fall Semester)
Pentateuch (3)
World Literature I (3)
History of Western Civ I (3)
Lifespan Development (3)
Minor Course (3)
Elective (3)
Year #2 (Spring Semester)
Gospels (3)
World Literature II (3)
Theory in TESOL (3)
Minor Course (3)
Elective (3)
Year #3 (Fall Semester)
Acts (3)
Advanced Grammar and Composition (3)
Spanish Language & Culture I (3)
Minor Course (3)
Elective (3)
Year #3 (Spring Semester)
Romans (3)
Spanish Language & Culture II (3)
Descriptive Linguistics (3)
Language, Culture & Society (3)
Minor Course (3)
Elective (3)
Year #4 (Fall Semester)
Philosophical Studies (3)
Curriculum & Assessment in TESOL (2)
Minor Course (3)
Elective (3)
Elective (3)
Elective (3)
Year #4 (Spring Semester)
Contemporary Iss/Holy Living (1)
English Grammar for TESOL (3)
TESOL Practicum (3)
Minor Course (3)
Elective (3)
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