TESOL – Teaching English as a Second Language (All Grades), CERT (E602)

30 credits

Prerequisites:

• Masters Degree or above in a functionally related area
• All international students must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission. This will be determined by completing the TOEFL exam with a computer score of 300 or above, or an internet-based score of 85 or above.

Program and Certification Requirements:

Entry Level

EDU.5200	Structure of English	3
EDU.5393	Foundations of Special Education	3
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Intermediate Level

To be completed (at the college level) during the first 18 credits of the program:

EDU.5344	Child Development and Learning	3
.	12 credits in a Language other than English
EDU.5201	Principles of Language Learning and Teaching	3
EDU.5202	Introduction to Language and Linguistics	3
EDU.5204	Methods of TESOL	3
EDU.5215	Teaching ESL in Content Areas	3
EDU.5216	Cultural Perspectives for Educators	3
EDU.5365	Teaching Reading in ESL: Math, Science, and Technology	3

EDU 5344: or other child development course

To be completed by the start of semester prior to student teaching semester:

.	Take NYS EDUCATING ALL STUDENTS Secondary test
.	Take NYS CONTENT SPECIALTY test in TESOL

Capstone Level

EDU.5430

Student Teaching and Seminar: TESOL Education

3-6

To be completed by the end of student teaching semester:

3 Required NYS Workshops:

	Child Abuse Workshop	0
	Violence Prevention Workshop	0
	Dignity for All Students Workshop	0