TESOL - Advanced Certificate

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New York State Registered Program Code: 31329 

HEGIS Code: 1508.00 {Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - PreK - 12}

Molloy Program of Study Code: PMTES

Certification with NY State is for Initial Certification in TESOL.

 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

Prerequisite for this program:

Candidates must have a valid base teaching certificate

Required Courses (21 credits):                 

EDU 5130 (3 cr)

Meeting the Needs of Culturally Diverse Students in Inclusive Classrooms in Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6 and Adolescence 7-12 (10 Hours of Field Experience) 

EDU 5257 (3 cr)

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for English Learners/Multilingual Learners (ELs/MLs) in General and Special Education (10 Hours of Field Experience) 

EDU 5252 (3 cr)                       

Introduction to Linguistics for TESOL and Bilingual Education Professionals 

EDU 5140 (3 cr)                  

Teaching English as a New Language (ENL) (10 Hours of Field Experience) 

EDU 5254 (3 cr)                  

Structure and Application of American English 

EDU 5255 (3 cr)               

Interdisciplinary Teaching Methods and English Language Arts for PK-12 Bilingual and English Language Learners (10 Hours of Field Experience) 

EDU 5256 (3 cr)                  

PK-12 Bilingual and TESOL Teaching Practices and Assessment in the Content Areas (10 Hours of Field Experience)