TESOL (PK-12) - Initial Certification - M.S.
Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages
Grades PK-12 TESOL, leading to Initial Certification in TESOL
New York State Registered Program Code: 25766
HEGIS Code: 0899.00 {Education, Other}
Molloy Program of Study Code: M1TES
This Master's program prepares teacher candidates, not previously certified, to earn a Master's degree as well as initial certification in ESOL Pk-12 Education.
Leading to initial certification in TESOL.
Prerequisite for this program: 12 credits or equivalent in study of a language other than English.
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 (39 credits):
| EDU 5008 | Apprentice Field Experience in TESOL Inclusive Classroom (30 hours ) | 0 |
| EDU 5010 | E-Portfolio | 0 |
| EDU 5020 | Theoretical Foundations and Teaching Practices of Regular and Special Education for Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6, Adolescence 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 5060 | Integrated Language Arts and Reading for the Inclusive Classroom of Diverse Learners in Early Childhood and Childhood Settings | 6 |
| 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 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 5486 | Pre-Student Teaching TESOL PK-12 Field Experiences in Inclusive Classrooms (70 hours) | 0 |
| EDU 5502 | TESOL Student Teaching Seminar PK-12 | 0 |
| EDU 5552 | TESOL Student Teaching PK – 6 | 3 |
| EDU 5554 | TESOL Student Teaching 7 – 12 | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 39