Become the teacher your community deserves by earning your Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Learning and English Language Learners degree from Lincoln Memorial University. Designed as a K-5 Elementary Education initial teacher licensure pathway with a concentration in English as a second language, our four-year program will provide you with the experience you'll need for success.
Through your experience in this program, not only can you rest assured that you will embody the highest standards of quality and professionalism as you pursue a long and rewarding career as a skilled educator, but you will be joining a proud tradition of great teachers upon completing your degree.
While pursuing a degree in education is no easy task, you won't have to do it alone. Our skilled faculty, who have extensive experience as both classroom teachers and school administrators, will be here to help every step of the way. Their diverse experiences will provide you with the opportunity to learn the practical information and strategies you'll need for your own classroom. Plus, as a candidate for licensure in the program, you will benefit from a wide range of clinical and field experiences, working alongside teachers in real classrooms.
To ensure that you are eligible for admission into the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Learning and English Language Learners program, please review the list of requirements below. To qualify, you must meet the following criteria:
Want to learn more about the admission criteria at LMU?
To earn your bachelor's degree and teacher certification from LMU, you must meet certain benchmarks during your time in the program. In accordance with your specific education bachelor's degree pathway, you must meet or exceed the following criteria:
Looking for a complete list of the initial teacher licensure requirements?
Each of our teacher initial licensure degree programs has its own unique suggested 4-year plan with set curriculum. However, there are some courses that must be completed as prerequisites and co-requisites, such as:
For admission into the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Learning and English Language Learners program at LMU, you must apply through the LMU portal.
As an Elementary Education major, the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Learning and English Language Learners program is the perfect pathway for earning your initial teacher licensure while adding a concentration in English as a Second Language (non-licensure in ESL). After completing the program, you'll be more than ready to take your next step towards a rewarding career as an elementary school educator!
Want to learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Learning and English Language Learners program at LMU? Contact us at any time and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have!
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
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Chessica Cave
Associate Professor of Education & Director of Undergraduate Education
6965 Cumberland Gap Pkwy
Harrogate, TN 37752
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Email: chessica.cave@gregorybgallagher.com
