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

Program Coordinator, TBA

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 [phone] or email [e-mail] for more information.

Historical and Cultural Backgrounds of English Language Learners 3

EMSE 5404

HISTORIES, LANGUAGES AND CULTURES OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

3

Techniques of Teaching English Language Learners 6

EMSE 5420	BASIC THEORY AND PRACTICE OF TEACHING ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS	3
EMSE 5810	SYSTEMATIC OBSERVATION AND FIELD EX- PERIENCE IN BILINGUAL/MULTICULTURAL SCHOOLS	3

Specialized Instructional Content of ESL 18-19

ENG 5105	GENERAL LINGUISTICS	3
ENG 5120	SEMINAR IN LANGUAGE ACQUISITION	3
ENG 5130	PHONOLOGY & STRUCT OF AMER ENG	3
ENG 5159	INTRODUCTION TO ESL ASSESSMENT	1
ENG 5160	ASSESS SEC LANG PROFICIENCY	3
ENG 5180	SEM 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 5098	ADVANCED SEMINAR I: MASTER'S THESIS IN EDUCATION	3
EMSE 5099	ADVANCED SEMINAR II: MASTERS THESIS IN EDUCATION	3

*Petition required

Total Credit Hours: 33-34