College
of Education
M.A. in Instruction and Curriculum
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Teaching (Track A: K-8 Specialists)
- M.A. in Instruction and Curriculum - Overview
- Option: Bilingual/Bicultural Education
- Option: Bilingual Classroom Instruction
- Option: Classroom Instruction
- Option: Earth Science
- Option: Educational Technology
- Option: Mastery in Teaching
- Option: Mathematics, Science, & Computer Education
- Option: Teaching English as a Second Language
- Option: World Languages (Spanish)
Option: Teaching English as a Second Language
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Dr. Betsy Rodriguez-Bachiller
CAS 331
(908) 737-0397
betsyrb@kean.edu
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Master of Arts in Instruction and Curriculum, Teaching English as a Second Language Option, is designed to prepare teachers of English as a Second Language, grades kindergarten through 12, and adults. The program includes coursework in linguistics, culture, and methodology. It may be pursued on a full or part time basis. 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
- · Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 from all colleges attended (lower GPA may be considered based on appropriate experience)
- · GRE (Graduate Record Exam) test scores
- · Two letters of recommendation
- · Departmental interview
- · Writing sample of approximately one hour to be done at interview
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
- · 39 credits
- · One course (3 credits) in a foreign language at the undergraduate or graduate level
- · Two semester advanced seminar (Research Project)
- · Comprehensive examination
- · Passing score on appropriate test of oral and written English proficiency. Call (908) 737-4242 to schedule a test.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
A. Historical and Cultural Backgrounds of ELL Students
- EMSE 5404 Historical and Cultural Backgrounds of Limited English Proficient Students 3
B. Techniques of Teaching ELL Students
- * EMSE 5420 Basic Theory & Practice of Teaching English as a Second Language 3
- * EMSE 5421 Advanced Theory & Practice of Teaching English as a Second Language 3
- * EMSE 5810 Systematic Observation and Field Experiences in Bilingual/ Multicultural Schools 3
C. Specialized Instructional Content of ESL
- * ENG 5105 General Linguistics 3
- * ENG 5130 Phonology and Structure of American English 3
- * ENG 5120 Language Acquisition 3
- * ENG 5135 Practicum in TESOL* 3
* *not required of students who did student teaching in ESL
D. Additional Required Courses – 15 Credits
- * EMSE 5160 Assessment of Second Language Proficiency 3
- * ENG 5180 Contemporary Research in Applied Linguistics 3
- * ENG 51XX One additional course chosen from Linguistics courses: ENG 5140, 5150, or 5170
- * EMSE 5098 Advanced Seminar I 3
- * EMSE 5099 Advanced Seminar II 3
TOTAL 39 CREDITS