Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an Emphasis in English as a Second Language degree program prepares teacher candidates for teaching in a K–8 classroom, specifically geared toward working with students who are considered English Language Learners. Graduates may seek an elementary teaching license to teach these students in an elementary classroom setting. Throughout this program, students will examine adolescent development, instructional planning, educational trends, cultural differences/cross-cultural studies, student engagement and managing learning environments, while gaining a strong liberal arts foundation.