Certificate Programs

Certification in Teaching English as A Second Language
( program code 24868C)

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Dr. Betsy Rodriguez-Bachiller
Room: CAS 331
Phone:(908) 737-0397
Email: betsyrb@kean.edu

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Graduate Certification Program, Teaching English as a Second Language, is designed to prepare teachers for endorsement as teachers of English as a Second Language, grades K-12, and adults. Students who do not possess an initial teaching certificate should contact the Program Coordinator or the Office of Graduate Admissions.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the University’s admission requirements:
- New Jersey Instructional Certificate
- A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 from all colleges attended
- Departmental interview may be required
- Writing sample of approximately one hour to be done at interview

New Jersey Instructional

- One course (3 credits) in a foreign language at the undergraduate or graduate level
- Passing score on appropriate test of oral and written English proficiency.
Call 908-737-4242 to schedule test.

A. Historical and Cultural Backgrounds of ELL Students—3 credits

EMSE 5404 History and Culture of the Limited English Proficient Student 3 credits

B. Techniques of Teaching LEP Students—12 credits

EMSE 5420 Basic Theory & Practice of Teaching English as a Second Language 3 credits
EMSE 5421 Advanced Theory and Practice of Teaching English as a Second Language 3 credits
EMSE 5810 Systematic Observation and Field Experience In Bilingual/Multicultural School 3 credits
EMSE 5135 Practicum in Teaching English as a Second Language 3 credits

C. Specialized Instructional Content of ESL—10 credits

ENG 5105 General Linguistics 3 credits
ENG 5120 Seminar in Language Acquisition 3 credits
ENG 5130 Seminar in the Phonology and Structure of American English 3 credits
ENG 5159 Introduction to ESL Assessment 1 credit

TOTAL of 25 credits to complete program