Master of Science
Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages
(TESOL) PK-12
Program Highlights & Benefits
Flexible, online format
Two year completion time, including holiday breaks
No GRE required
Flexible practicum schedule
For
Experienced teachers who wish to earn a Master’s Degree and TESOL PK-12 Initial Certification. 12 credits of foreign/modern language must be completed prior to completing the master’s program; students should have a minimum of 3-6 credits prior to enrollment. Candidates in possession of an Initial Childhood or Adolescent Education certification in a content area will be able to apply for professional certification with this degree through the NYSED Teach Online system.
What You Learn
The TESOL (PK-12) Initial Professional Certification MS program will focus 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. Coursework incorporates a multimodal design infused with technology to support equity and inclusion in diverse learning environments. You will learn from faculty members who are highly-skilled classroom practitioners, international known researchers, and best-selling authors.
How You Learn
All courses are offered in an asynchronous online format.
Career Outcomes
Candidates with this degree and certification will be able to teach English to speakers of other languages in grades PreK-12 in New York State.
Degree Requirements
| Course | Title | Hours |
| EDU 5006 | Apprentice Field Experience in TESOL Inclusive Classroom (20 Hours, 20 Hours, 4 Seminars) | 0 |
| 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 (ENL) | 3 |
| EDU 5230 | Instructional Applications of the Internet- Integrating Digital Age Tools into Instruction, Classroom Management, Communication, Collaboration | 3 |
| EDUC 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 Language Learners | 3 |
| EDU 5256 | PK-12 Bilingual and TESOL Teaching Practices and Assessment in the Content Areas | 3 |
| EDU 5484 | Pre-Student Teaching TESOL PK-12 Field Experiences in Inclusive Classrooms (30 Hrs, 4 Seminars) | 0 |
| EDU 5502 | TESOL Student Teaching Seminar PK-12 | 0 |
| EDU 5611 | TESOL Practicum | 3 |
| EDU 5643 | Thesis and Capstone Proposal Development for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages | 3 |
| EDU 5653 | Theses and Capstone Project for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 33 |
