Additional Licensure: K-12 English as a Second Language (ESL)

State Testing Requirements

• MTLE: English as a Second Language K-12 (sub test 1 and sub test 2)

The above assumes you have a valid Minnesota full-time license, exempting you from the basic skills and pedagogy test requirements.

Pedagogy Requirements Satisfied by MN Teaching License

These requirements are deemed as satisfied by a valid Minnesota full-time teaching license.

• GED 7815 - Schools and Society
• GED 7825 - Educational Psychology
• GED 7862 - Education and Cultural Diversity
• GED 7867 - Theory to Practice
• GED 7872 - Exceptionality

Remaining Pedagogy Requirements - Additional License, K-12

• GED 7990 - Advanced Practicum

Methods Requirements - ESL

• GED 7878 - Teaching ESL K-12 Part I
• ESL 7776 - ESL Methods Part II

Content Requirements - ESL

ESL candidates must have one year (two semesters) of college foreign language courses or two years at the high school level. Non-native English speakers are exempt as it is assumed they learned English as a second language.

• ESL 8100 - Linguistics for Language Teachers
• ESL 8110 - Language and Society
• ESL 8120 - Pedagogical Grammar and Discourse
• ESL 8130 - Exploring Learner Language and Second Language Acquisition
• ESL 7753 - Testing & Evaluation of English Language Learners
• ESL 7770 - Critical Praxis in TESOL

Additional Licensure Notes

• There is a 7-year limit for students to complete licensure requirements, including passing advanced practicum and applying for the Minnesota teaching license.
• Additional license candidates are not eligible for the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree. Ask your advisor about options for advanced degrees or other continuing education at Hamline.

Disclosure Information

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