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.5200Structure of English

3

EDU.5393Foundations 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.5344Child Development and Learning

3

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12 credits in a Language other than English

EDU.5201Principles of Language Learning and Teaching

3

EDU.5202Introduction to Language and Linguistics

3

EDU.5204Methods of TESOL

3

EDU.5215Teaching ESL in Content Areas

3

EDU.5216Cultural Perspectives for Educators

3

EDU.5365Teaching 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:

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Take NYS EDUCATING ALL STUDENTS Secondary test

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Take NYS CONTENT SPECIALTY test in TESOL

Capstone Level

EDU.5430Student 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