TESOL - Teaching English as a Second Language (All Grades), MPS (E602)
39 credits
The English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Masters offers a wide range of experiences that support teachers to work powerful with students for whom English is not a first language, including: opportunities to collaborate, variety in teaching settings and methods, and effective strategies for working with students and families from diverse backgrounds. This program leads to New York State teacher certification in TESOL.
Prerequisites:
Program and Certification Requirements:
Entry Level
| EDU.5000 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDU.5393 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EDU.5016 | Foundations of Bilingual/Bicultural Education | 3 |
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Intermediate Level
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| 18 credits in a single Liberal Arts area | |
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| 12 credits in a Language other than English | |
| EDU.5200 | Structure of English | 3 |
| 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 | TeachingESL in Content Areas | 3 |
| EDU.5216 | Cultural Perspectives for Educators | 3 |
| EDU.5365 | Teaching Reading in ESL: Math, Science, and Technology | 3 |
| EDU.5207 | Testing and Evaluation in a Second Language | 3 |
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| EDU.5590 | Masters Comprehensive Exam | 0 |
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| EDU.5592 | Masters Final Project | 0 |
Capstone Level
| EDU.5430 | Student Teaching and Seminar: TESOL Education | 3-6 |
Additional Graduation Requirement
Students can meet this requirement either by successfully completing EDU 5344 OR through the completion of equivalent child or adolescent development course.
| EDU.5344 | Child Development and Learning (PK-12) | 3 |
Certification Requirements
To be completed by the start of semester prior to student teaching semester:
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| Take NYS EDUCATING ALL STUDENTS test | |
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| Take NYS CONTENT SPECIALTY test in TESOL | |
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 |