English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) minor candidates must major in Elementary Education and minor in ESOL. Due to the sequencing of course offerings, Secondary Education majors will need to take summer courses to complete the minor. ESOL candidates complete core (general education) requirements, major content courses, and ESOL courses. In addition to courses, candidates complete clinical and assessment requirements. The state of New Hampshire does not require an ESOL Praxis II for certification; however, Massachusetts does require passing scores on an ESOL MTEL to qualify for certification.

During advising meetings with your Education Department advisor, an individualized plan of study will be developed for each student. Refer to the plan of study for the timing of the courses. In addition to core and major requirements, the following five minor courses are required: