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. 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 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 a synchronous 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 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 5253 | Second Language Acquisition, TESOL and Bilingual Education: Theory and Practice | 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 |
