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 7871 - Teaching Literacy in the Middle and Secondary School 5-12 (ESL licensure candidates meet this requirement through ESL content courses)
• GED 7888 - English Learners in the Mainstream (ESL licensure candidates meet this requirement through ESL content courses)
• GED 7990 - Advanced Practicum

Methods Requirements - ESL

• GED 7878 - Teaching ESL and World Languages in 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 7610 - History of English
• ESL 7753 - Testing & Evaluation of English Language Learners
• ESL 7755 - Development of Literacy Skills

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.