TESOL (PK-12) - Initial Certification - M.S.

Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages

New York State Registered Program Code: 27069 (Initial Childhood)

New York State Registered Program Code: 27070 (Initial Adolescent)

HEGIS Code: 0899.00 {Education, Other}

Molloy Program of Study Code: M2TES

Candidates in possession of an Initial Childhood or Adolescent Education certification in a content area will be able to apply for professional certification with this degree through the NYSED Teach Online system.

Additional information: TESOL (PK-12) Program

Prerequisite for this program: 12 credits or equivalent in study of a modern language.

Teacher candidates who are not native speakers of English and who wish to pursue TESOL certification: A minimum grade of 600 on the TOFEL is required before beginning this Program.

Prerequisite to student teaching: 50 hours of field experience in a TESOL setting.

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Teacher candidates will demonstrate a high level of written and oral communication skills.

  • Teacher candidates will demonstrate the dispositions, attitudes, and beliefs deemed appropriate for teaching professionals.

  • Teacher candidates will demonstrate reflective practice by utilizing research, assessment, and professional development to meet the needs of diverse student populations.

  • Teacher candidates will acquire sufficient pedagogical knowledge and skills to be translated into effective teaching.

  • Teacher candidates will acquire sufficient content knowledge and skills to be translated into effective teaching.

Requirements

Required Courses (33 credits):

EDU 5006Apprentice Field Experience in TESOL Inclusive Classroom (20 Hours, 20 Hours, 4 Seminars)

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EDU 5010E-Portfolio

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EDU 5130Meeting the Needs of Culturally Diverse Students in Inclusive Classrooms in Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6 and Adolescence 7-12

3

EDU 5230Instructional Applications of the Internet - Integrating Digital Age Tools into Instruction, Classroom Management, Communication and Collaboration

3

EDU 5240Diverse Abilities and Needs of Students in Inclusive Classrooms Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6 and Adolescence 7-12

3

EDU 5252Introduction to Linguistics for TESOL and Bilingual Professionals

3

EDU 5253Second Language Acquisition, TESOL and Bilingual Education: Theory and Practice

3

EDU 5254Structure and Application of American English

3

EDU 5255Interdisciplinary Teaching Methods and English Language Arts for PK-12 Bilingual and English Language Learners

3

EDU 5256PK-12 Bilingual and TESOL Teaching Practices and Assessment in the Content Areas

3

EDU 5484Pre-Student Teaching TESOL PK-12 Field Experiences in Inclusive Classrooms (30 Hrs, 4 Seminars)

0

EDU 5502TESOL Student Teaching Seminar PK-12

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EDU 5611TESOL Practicum

3

EDU 5643Thesis and Capstone Proposal Development for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

3

EDU 5653Thesis and Capstone Project for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

3