Degree Requirements
The Master of Science, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) degree requires the completion of 30 credits. Students in the initial certification program take one additional literacy course and one course in educating students with special needs.
| I. Pedagogical Core Courses | 18 credits |
| EDUC 504 | Cross-Cultural Communication |
| EDUC 506 | Language, Cognitive Development, and Cultural Diversity |
| EDUC 507 | Linguistic Analysis |
| EDUC 508 | Structure of American English |
| EDUC 722 | Teaching English as a Second Language I |
| EDUC 725 | Teaching Across the Content Areas: Methods of TESOL, Grades Pre-K-12 |
| II. Pedagogical Knowledge Courses | 6 credits |
| EDUC 605 | Curriculum and Materials in TESOL |
| EDUC 726 | Assessment in English as a Second Language |
| III. Field Experience | 6 credits |
| EDUC 750 | Supervised Practicum in TESOL: Pre-K-6 |
| EDUC 751 | Supervised Practicum in TESOL: 7-12 |
| IV. Comprehensive Examination |
| A pass/fail written examination is the terminal experience for this graduate program. Students will attend a review session to prepare for the examination which reflects the content of the curriculum throughout this course of study. |
Grades
All courses in the education program are evaluated with letter grades. The pass/fail distinction is use only with the final comprehensive exam. It is expected that students achieve a minimum grade of B in each practicum experience.
Exit Requirements
The Master of Science in TESOL is a 30 credit curriculum consisting of both professional and skills-based clinically-oriented courses. Students will be required to complete two supervised practicum experiences. Information about requirements for these clinical experiences will be provided by the program coordinator during orientation. A comprehensive examination is the culminating assessment for this course of study.
New Workshop Requirement
Effective December 31, 2013, the New York State Department of Education requires all applicants for Certification to complete six clock hours of coursework or training in Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention (Article 2, Sections 10-18 of the NYS Education Law). This training will be provided on-campus at least once during each academic year. Students must complete this workshop prior to program completion in order to receive College endorsement for certification.