2017-2018 Graduate Catalog

Instruction and Curriculum, M.A.: Teaching English as a Second Language Option

Dr. Michael Searson

Room: J 305D

Tel: 908-737-0556

E-mail: msearson@kean.edu

Program Description

The Master of Arts in Instruction and Curriculum, Teaching English as a Second Language Option is designed to prepare teachers of English as a Second Language (ESL), grades K-12, and adults. It leads to ESL certification and/or the master’s degree. Students who do not possess an initial teaching certificate should contact the Program Coordinator or the Office of University Admissions.

Prerequisites

In addition to the University’s admission requirements:

  • New Jersey Standard Instructional Certificate
  • Writing sample of approximately one hour to be done at interview

Degree Requirements

  • 33-34 credits
  • One course (3 credits) in a foreign language at the undergraduate or graduate level
  • Two semesters of Advanced Seminar
  • Comprehensive examination
  • Passing scores on state-madated test of oral and written English proficiency. Call (908) 737-3909 or email TESL@kean.edu for more information.

Historical and Cultural Backgrounds of English Language Learners 3

EMSE 5404HISTORY LANGUAGE AND CULTURE OF THE LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT STUDENT

3

Techniques of Teaching English Language Learners 6

EMSE 5420BASIC THEORY AND PRACTICE OF TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

3

EMSE 5810SYSTEMATIC OBSERVATION AND FIELD EX- Perience in Bilingual/Multicultural SCHOOLS

3

Specialized Instructional Content of ESL 18-19

ENG 5105GENERAL LINGUISTICS

3

ENG 5120SEMINAR IN LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

3

ENG 5130PHONOLOGY & STRUCT OF AMER ENG

3

ENG 5159INTRODUCTION TO ESL ASSESSMENT

1

ENG 5160ASSESS SEC LANG PROFICIENCY

3

ENG 5180SEM CONTEMP RSRCH IN APPLD LINGUISTICS

3

ENG 51XX
One additional course chosen from linguistics courses: ENG 5140, 5170, or 5171

3

ENG 5159: Not required of those not seeking certification.

Research 6

EMSE 5098ADV SEM I: MASTER'S THESIS/EDUCATION

3

EMSE 5099ADV SEM II:MASTER THESIS/EDUC

3

*Petition required

Total Credit Hours: 33-34