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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Education, Bachelor of Science in Education

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Ohio’s communities and K-12 schools are dynamic places where more than 90 languages are used every day. Developing multilingual teachers and classroom communities that foster academic learning as well as English-language proficiency are some of the goals of Ohio State’s TESOL BSEd program. We prepare you for the dual role of language educator and advocate for multilingual students and their families. This Bachelor of Education program leads to a baccalaureate degree and to Ohio's K-12 multi-age teaching license in TESOL.

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At the Ohio State University, we're looking for the next generation of language teachers and language advocates. Teachers who are passionate about developing their students multilingualism, fostering intercultural competence, and creating curiosity about languages and cultures in their community and around the world.

At Ohio State, you can pursue your undergraduate degree in language teaching by specializing in either world language education or TESOL. In your major, you will join a community of other aspiring language teachers, taking courses together, and participating in multiple field placements across central Ohio.

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Courses in language teaching methodology and weekly seminars are taught by current and former language teachers as well as nationally known faculty who are leaders in the fields of language teaching methods, state learning standards, multimodal teaching and assessment, translanguaging, and bilingual education.

In your final year, you will take part in Ohio State's signature year-long internship and student teaching experience, joining a K through 12 school community and receiving mentorship from an experienced educator. You can also take advantage of numerous study abroad opportunities provided by Ohio State's Office of International Affairs to deepen your linguistic and cultural knowledge.

At graduation, you'll be ready to apply for your teaching license and start teaching students from kindergarten through 12th grade in Spanish, French, Italian, German, or English as an additional language.

Learn more about turning your passion for languages, cultures, and teaching into a career by connecting with Ohio State today.

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Taenyshia Ruiz
Taenyshia (Tae) Blas
2019

Being a first-generation student I often needed and searched for support which I truly felt like I received from my program. The staff created an environment where my contributions and experiences were valued, which only increased my desire and confidence to engage in it. TESOL is a field in which I am always learning and maintaining a global perspective in the classroom through interacting with families and students. I am able to create a unique and safe space for a diverse group of students to better understand language learning and themselves within a community.

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Ohio State academic programs are designed to prepare students for licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure and certification at go.osu.edu/onground

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