Advanced Certificate Program - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages TESOL PreK-12
New York State Registered Program Code: 31329 (TESOL)
HEGIS Code: 1508.00 {Teaching of English as a Foreign Language}
Molloy Program of Study Code: PMTES
Certification with NY State is for Initial Certification in TESOL.
Prerequisite for this program: 12 credits or equivalent in study of a modern language. Candidates must have a valid base teaching certificate, (e.g. Initial Childhood or Adolescent Education certification in a content area), and a Master's Degree.
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.
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 (21 credits):
| 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 5140 | Teaching English as a New Language | 3 |
| EDU 5252 | Introduction to Linguistics for TESOL and Bilingual Professionals | 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 5257 | PK-12 Bilingual and TESOL Teaching Practices and Assessment in the Content Areas | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 21