Master of Science (MS)
Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages
Leading to Initial Certification in TESOL
Program Highlights & Benefits
Flexible, online format
Two year completion time, including holiday breaks
No GRE required
Student Teaching for All Grades PK-12
For
Teacher candidates who are not previously certified and wish to earn a Master’s degree as well as initial certification in TESOL PK-12 Education. Requirements include: 6 credits in: English (Lit, Analysis, Writing) 3 credits in each subject area: History/Social Science, Mathematics & Science and 12 credits in World Languages.
Students must complete the field requirements, including student teaching, as per NYS Certification requirements.
Teacher candidates who are not native speakers of English and who wish to pursue TESOL certification: A minimum grade of 600 on the TOEFL is required before beginning this Program
What You Learn
This program leads to New York State teacher certification in ESOL for those not yet certified or considering a career change to become teachers.
- Molloy’s approach to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) focuses on evidence-based contemporary pedagogy and current research that informs authentic classroom practices to support teachers working with culturally and linguistically diverse, multilingual learners throughout the United States.
- The coursework incorporates a multimodal design infused with technology to support equity and inclusion in diverse learning environments.
- Our faculty members are highly skilled classroom practitioners, internationally known researchers, and best-selling authors.
- Our programs lead to New York State teacher certification in ESOL. If you live outside New York or plan to live outside New York after graduation, NYSED has reciprocity agreements with over 45 states for teacher certification.
How You Learn
Courses are all online, asynchronous.
Career Outcomes
Candidates with this degree and certification will be able to teach English to speakers of other languages in grades PK-12 in New York State.
Degree Requirements
| Course | Title | Hours |
| Group #1 | ||
| EDU 5020 | Theoretical Foundations and Teaching Practices of Regular and Special Education for Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6, Adolescence 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 5130 | Meeting the Needs of Culturally Diverse Students in Inclusive Classrooms in Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6, Adolescence 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 5140 | English as a New Language (ENL) | 3 |
| Group #2 (In addition to registering, you must go to the Field Office in K213 for placement for EDU 5008.) | ||
| EDU 5060 | Integrated Language Arts and Reading for the Inclusive Classroom of Diverse Learners in Early Childhood and Childhood Settings | 6 |
| EDU 5252 | Introduction to Linguistics for TESOL and Bilingual Professionals (Pre-req 5140) | 3 |
| EDU 5254 | Structure and Application of American English (Pre-req 5140) | 3 |
| EDU 5012 | Apprentice Field Observations in Inclusive Classrooms | 0 |
| Group #3 (In addition to registering, you must go to the Field Office in K213 for placement for EDU 5486.) | ||
| 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 5479 | Pre-Student Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms | 0 |
| EDU 5255 | Interdisciplinary Teaching Methods and English Language Arts for PreK-12 for Bilingual and English Language Learners (Pre-req 5140, 5252, 5254) | 3 |
| Group #4 (In addition to registering, you must go to the Field Office in K213 for placement for EDU 5552/ 5554) | ||
| EDU 5256 | PK-12 Bilingual and TESOL Teaching Practices and Assessment in the Content Areas (Pre-req 5140, 5252, 5254) | 3 |
| EDU 5595 | Student Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms | 6 |
| EDU 5504 | Student Teaching Seminar | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 39 |
