Master's of Education (MED)
ESL & Bilingual/Bicultural Education
Program Highlights & Benefits
100% online program
1 - 2 years or less completion time, including holiday breaks
No GRE or admission tests
No weekend classes
What You Learn
The ESL/Bilingual Education programs reflect the national Teachers of English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) standards, the New Jersey Professional Standards for Teachers (NJPST), and the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTasc) standards. The 12-credit Bilingual/Bicultural Education program prepares candidates for a Bilingual/Bicultural Endorsement. The 15-credit ESL program leads to eligibility for New Jersey instructional certification as a Teacher of English as a Second Language. An additional 15 credits are needed beyond the ESL coursework to qualify for a Master’s of Education degree, including the successful completion of an applied thesis project.
How You Learn
This is a cohort program. The entire program is laid out in advance. Students finish 1, 3-credit course every 7.5 weeks. Cohort courses run during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Online activities may include assignments, materials, discussion threads, assessments, and group activities done electronically.
Career Outcomes
Upon completion of the first 15 credit-hours of the certification program, candidates will be eligible for New Jersey instructional certification as a Teacher of English as a Second Language. In addition, candidates who complete 12 of the 15 credits and pass oral and written proficiency examinations in English and another language are eligible for NJ Bilingual/Bicultural Education Endorsement. Upon completion of the full program outlined below, students will have earned an M.Ed. and be eligible for New Jersey instructional certification as a Teacher of English as a Second Language.
Degree Requirements
Courses Required for Bilingual/Bicultural Education Endorsement:
| Course | Title | Hours |
| EDC5021 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| EDC5026 | Phonology and Structure of American English | 3 |
| EDC5022 | Methods and Practice of Teaching ESL through the Content Areas | 3 |
| EDC5027 | Literacy Skills for the Second Language Learners | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours Required for Bilingual Ed. Endorsement Only: | 12 |
Courses Required for ESL Certification Only:
| Course | Title | Hours |
| EDC5021 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| EDC5023 | Historical and Cultural Backgrounds of English Language Learners | 3 |
| EDC5026 | Phonology and Structure of American English | 3 |
| EDC5022 | Methods and Practice of Teaching ESL through the Content Areas | 3 |
| EDC5027 | Literacy Skills for the Second Language Learners | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours Required for ESL Certification Only: | 15 |
Courses Required to continue on for M.Ed.:
| Course | Title | Hours |
| EDC5014 | Methods of Research for Leaders in Inclusive Schools | 3 |
| EDC6095 | Project: Applied Thesis I | 3 |
| EDC5024 | Second Language Education Curriculum | 3 |
| EDC6099 | Project: Applied Thesis II | 3 |
| EDC5002 | Diversity in Inclusive Education | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours Required for M.Ed.: | 30 |
Please Note:
Program and course requirements are subject to change to comply with university policy and updates to NJDOE certification regulations. Candidates must pass the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and Written Proficiency Test (WPT) in English (and a second language if pursuing the Bilingual Ed Endorsement). OPI and WPT scores must be on file prior to the start of the program.
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