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TESOL Minor

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Expand Your Education and Ministry Impact with a TESOL Minor

Make a lasting impact in the classroom or in ministry. Cornerstone University’s Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) minor offers focused tracks for education and ministry students, providing practical training in language acquisition, instructional strategies, and cross-cultural communication from a Christ-centered perspective. Whether you plan to teach in K–12 schools, serve in church or mission settings, or work with multilingual learners in diverse environments, you’ll gain the skills to help others develop English proficiency, a powerful tool that enriches lives and allows you to share Christ’s love through language.

For more opportunities to advance your career impact, explore our ESL Endorsement, A.A. in TESOL, B.S. in Elementary Education, B.S. in Secondary Education or B.A. in Ministry with Cross-Cultural Ministries concentration.

Develop Market-Ready Skills with a Minor in TESOL

Develop valuable TESOL skills applicable to education, ministry or missions careers to strengthen your resume, including:

English Language Instruction – Teach reading, writing, listening, and speaking to English language learners.

Lesson Planning – Design engaging, age-appropriate lessons tailored to diverse learner needs.

Cross-Cultural Communication – Navigate cultural differences with sensitivity and effectiveness, including strengths in decision-making and problem-solving.

Assessment and Evaluation – Measure student progress using appropriate tools and strategies.

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Christian Worldview Integration – Apply biblical principles professionally and personally in teaching and serving diverse communities.

Classroom Management – Create a positive and productive learning environment.

Program Courses

The TESOL minor offers two tracks — Education and Ministry — allowing you to tailor your coursework to classroom teaching or cross-cultural ministry service settings.

TESOL Education Minor

LIN-225: Introduction to Linguistics

Explore the structure and nature of human language, including language variation, acquisition, and change, using scientific methods and data from English and other languages.

ENG-319: Advanced Grammar

Study English grammar through traditional, structural, and transformational approaches to strengthen descriptive and prescriptive language skills.

LIN-371: Second Language Acquisition

Examine how people learn a second language by exploring key theories and the linguistic, cognitive, cultural, and social factors that impact acquisition.

LIN-372: Sociolinguistics

Study how language functions within social and cultural contexts, exploring topics like bilingualism, dialects, language variation, and their impact on education.

LIN-465: TESOL Methodology I

Learn practical methods for teaching grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and core language skills while developing lesson plans, evaluating ESL materials, and integrating technology.

LIN-466: TESOL Methodology II

Understand TESOL methods with emphasis on curriculum design, course development, and assessment. Explore your teaching philosophy and methodology to strengthen self-evaluation and apply practical strategies and resources to address classroom challenges.

EDU-489: TESOL Practicum TE Only

Teach in a multilingual classroom setting, apply lesson plans, use diverse instructional methods and materials, and assess learners’ educational and cultural needs.

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TESOL Ministry Minor

LIN-225: Introduction to Linguistics

Explore the structure and nature of human language, including language variation, acquisition, and change, using scientific methods and data from English and other languages.

ENG-319: Advanced Grammar

Study English grammar through traditional, structural, and transformational approaches to strengthen descriptive and prescriptive language skills.

LIN-371: Second Language Acquisition

Examine how people learn a second language by exploring key theories and the linguistic, cognitive, cultural, and social factors that impact acquisition.

LIN-372: Sociolinguistics

Study how language functions within social and cultural contexts, exploring topics like bilingualism, dialects, language variation, and their impact on education.

LIN-465: TESOL Methodology I

Learn practical methods for teaching grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and core language skills while developing lesson plans, evaluating ESL materials, and integrating technology.

EDU-489: TESOL Practicum

Teach in a multilingual classroom setting, apply lesson plans, use diverse instructional methods and materials, and assess learners’ educational and cultural needs.

View the academic catalog.

Academic Catalog

Enhancing Your Career with a TESOL Minor

A TESOL minor enhances an education or ministry degree by qualifying graduates to teach or assist English learners, pursue ESL endorsement or certification, or serve in ministry and missions roles that require effective cross-cultural communication teaching skills.

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Start your degree at one of the most affordable Christian universities in the region. An admissions counselor is ready to help you begin the enrollment process.

  1. Apply — our application is free.
  2. Set goals — your admissions counselor is here to guide you.
  3. Maximize your credits — you could transfer in up to 75% of your degree credits.
  4. Discover affordability — scholarships and grants are available for qualified students.

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