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
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Teacher candidates will demonstrate a high level of written and oral communication skills.
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Teacher candidates will demonstrate the dispositions, attitudes, and beliefs deemed appropriate for teaching professionals.
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Teacher candidates will demonstrate reflective practice by utilizing research, assessment, and professional development to meet the needs of diverse student populations.
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Teacher candidates will acquire sufficient pedagogical knowledge and skills to be translated into effective teaching.
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Teacher candidates will acquire sufficient content knowledge and skills to be translated into effective teaching.
Requirements
Required Courses (33 credits):
| EDU 5006 | Apprentice Field Experience in TESOL Inclusive Classroom (20 Hours, 20 Hours, 4 Seminars) | 0 |
| EDU 5010 | E-Portfolio | 0 |
| EDU 5130 | Meeting the Needs of Culturally Diverse Students in Inclusive Classrooms in Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6 and Adolescence 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 5230 | Instructional Applications of the Internet - Integrating Digital Age Tools into Instruction, Classroom Management, Communication and Collaboration | 3 |
| EDU 5240 | Diverse Abilities and Needs of Students in Inclusive Classrooms Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6 and Adolescence 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 5252 | Introduction to Linguistics for TESOL and Bilingual Professionals | 3 |
| EDU 5253 | Second Language Acquisition, TESOL and Bilingual Education: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| EDU 5254 | Structure and Application of American English | 3 |
| EDU 5255 | Interdisciplinary Teaching Methods and English Language Arts for PK-12 Bilingual and English Learners | 3 |
| EDU 5256 | PK-12 Bilingual and TESOL Teaching Practices and Assessment in the Content Areas | 3 |
| EDU 5484 | Pre-Student Teaching TESOL PK-12 Field Experiences in Inclusive Classrooms (30 Hrs, 4 Seminars) | 0 |
| EDU 5502 | TESOL Student Teaching Seminar PK-12 | 0 |
| EDU 5611 | TESOL Practicum | 3 |
| EDU 5643 | Thesis and Capstone Proposal Development for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages | 3 |
| EDU 5653 | Thesis and Capstone Project for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages | 3 |