Bachelor of Arts in Leadership Development Intercultural Studies Major - TESOL Minor

4 Year Degree Program ( 120 credit hours)

The Intercultural Studies program at Rocky Mountain College is designed to provide students with the experience, knowledge and skills needed to impact people of other cultures for Christ through being equipped to teach English as a second language. The program includes earning a Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) certificate through an agreement with Alberta Bible College in Calgary. This program provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to teach English as a professional. The program is designed according to international TESOL standards and is recognized by TESL Canada. Students completing the full program will be eligible to apply for TESL Canada’s Professional Certificate: Standard one [Interim]. Upon completion of 1,000 hours of teaching adults in ESL (English as a Second Language) or EFL (English as a Foreign Language) students will be able to apply for a permanent certificate. In addition, students will be equipped in a highly practical way to serve interculturally by being mentored for one academic year by experienced missionaries and serving with ethnic ministries both in Calgary and overseas through CrossTraining.

Field Education (1 unit = 100 hours of experience)
As well as the strong experiential component in the third year (CrossTraining year) of the program, students will be required to complete one unit of Field Education with a crosscultural focus prior to the CrossTraining year.

Profile of a Graduating Student
A graduating student will:

  • demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the biblical/theological basis for world evangelism
  • possess a growing passion to be a world Christian and participate in evangelism both at home and abroad
  • demonstrate cultural sensitivity to members of other cultures and faith communities
  • articulate a biblical worldview that enables them to live and minister effectively in a multicultural environment
  • possess skills and experience necessary to successfully disciple someone from another culture
  • have gained the necessary training in missiology for entrance requirements for further graduate studies, or to enter intercultural ministries both at home and abroad
  • be equipped to teach English as a Second Language
     

Career Path Options
This major prepares graduates for intercultural ministry within North America or beyond. This degree will also help people work in para–church organizations and social agencies who work interculturally or as an English teacher in areas of relief, community development, immigration, or international student outreach.

Future Education Possibilities
This degree program will provide students with a foundation for graduate studies in various Christian fields.

Course Requirements

Biblical & Theological Studies (33 credit hours)

General Arts (36 credit hours)

Professional Studies (45 credit hours)

 

Electives (6 credit hours)

†Courses provided in partnership with CrossTraining

**Alberta Bible College Transfer Credits