TESOL (PreK-12) - Professional Certification - M.S.
Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages
New York State Registered Program Code:25667
HEGIS Code: 0899.00 {Education, Other}
Molloy Program of Study Code: M2TES
Candidates in possession of an Initial certification in another area will be able to apply for professional certification with this master's degree through the NYSED Teach Online system.
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 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 5140 | Teaching English as a New Language | 3 |
| EDU 5230 | Instructional Applications of the Internet - Integrating Digital Age Tools into Instruction, Classroom Management, Communication and Collaboration | 3 |
| EDU 5235 | Practicum Seminar | 0 |
| 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 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 5608 | Practicum Experience | 3 |
| EDU 5640 | Developing Reflective Research in Diverse Classroom | 3 |
| EDU 5650 | Teacher as Researcher in Diverse Classrooms | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 33