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2010-2011 Graduate Studies Bulletin 
    
2010-2011 Graduate Studies Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

Languages Other Than English & Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, M.S.Ed.


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Assistant Professor Masrour, Graduate Program Director, 516-463-5653

Courses in this program lead toward the following two New York state teaching initial certificates: Languages Other Than English (LOTE) in Grades 7-12 and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) in Grades PreK–12. The program is designed to blend on-campus preparation with field experiences in a variety of school settings, culminating in full-time student teaching. Literacy education, multicultural education, meeting the needs of learners with exceptionalities, and the use of technology are integrated throughout all aspects of the program.
 

Admission Criteria


Applications for admission to the M.S. Ed. in Foreign Language Education and TESOL program are made at the Graduate Admissions Office in the Admissions Center. Students who do not fully meet admission requirements may be required to complete prerequisite courses concurrently with completion of the Certificate Program requirements. Admission is based on a comprehensive review of multiple criteria, including the following:

  1. Possession of a bachelor’s degree with a 2.75 or higher GPA;
  2. prior course work in a language in which foreign language education certification will be sought (see Foreign Language Content Requirements below);
  3. personal statement describing the applicant’s intent and rationale for entering the program;
  4. two letters of reference addressing the applicant’s potential to succeed in the teaching profession and in the teacher education program course work; and
  5. interview with the coordinator of the program.

The department understands that any single criterion may not reliably predict a student’s potential for success in the program. Candidates may wish to apply even if they do not meet one of the criteria but feel that other aspects of their experience might compensate.
 

Foreign Language Content Requirements


Students admitted to the M.S. Ed. in Foreign Language Education and TESOL program should possess a bachelor’s degree in Arabic, Cantonese, Chinese, Mandarin, French, Italian, Spanish, German or Russian or a minimum of 36 s.h. in college-level course work above level four, in the respective language distributed over the following areas:

  • Culture and civilization - minimum 6 s.h.
  • Conversation - minimum 3 s.h.
  • Grammar - minimum 3 s.h.
  • Composition - minimum 3 s.h.
  • Literature - minimum 9 s.h.
  • Electives in the target language –minimum 12 s.h.
  • Advanced course work in the above areas or special topics such as phonetics, grammar or linguistics (with advisement)

Candidates who do not possess a bachelor’s degree in a foreign language and are native speakers or skilled and proficient in languages other than English may demonstrate their knowledge in an alternative manner. Candidates can earn a maximum of 30 semester hours of credit toward the content core by passing both the oral and written proficiency portions of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) examination. The Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and the Written Proficiency Test (WPT) must both be taken and passed to receive the credit. Candidates are also required to have a passing score on the following New York State Teacher Certification Examination (NYSTCE): the Content Specialty Test (CST) in LOTE.

Program Requirements – Total Semester Hours: 37


General Studies Component – Total Semester Hours: 7


Language and Literacy Component – Total Semester Hours: 6


Foreign Language Education Component – Total Semester Hours: 9


Student Teaching and Practicum – Total Semester Hours: 6


  • A passing grade on the written and oral departmental proficiency examination. See individual departments for information. Exam is given twice a year.

* Field Experiences


Field experiences are required in each of the following courses:
ELED 225 - Teaching English as a Second Language : 25 clock hours with English Language Learners, grades 1-6,
LYST 213A - Introduction to Bilingual and Biliteracy Instruction for ESL Teachers : 30 clock hours in varied settings
SED 291 - Instructional Patterns for Foreign Languages : 25 clock hours in the foreign language classroom, grades 7-12
SED 233 - Curriculum and Instruction in Foreign Languages : 25 clock hours in the foreign language classroom, grades 7-12
SED 267 - Teaching English to Adolescent and Adult Speakers of Other Languages : 25 clock hours with English Language Learners, grades 7-12
SPED 264 - Inclusion in Today’s Schools : 20 clock hours is settings with students with special needs in high needs schools, including placement with economically disadvantaged children (grades preK-12)

A minimum of 150 clock hours of college supervised field experience is required.
 

Graduation Requirements


Graduation for the program requires completion of:

  1. All course work for the M.S. Ed. in Foreign Language Education and TESOL Program with an overall GPA of 3.0; no grades below B in required courses;
  2. All foreign language content requirements;
  3. 37 s.h. course work;
  4. A portfolio illustrating the student’s educational course work and professional accomplishments. All course work taken in satisfaction of the certificate requirements must have been completed within a five-year period.
     

Teacher Certification Requirements


Upon the successful completion of the M.S. Ed. in Foreign Language Education and TESOL Program, students will be eligible to apply for the University’s recommendation for New York state certification. To be eligible for the certification, students are required to have a passing score on the following New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCE): the Liberal Arts and Sciences Test (LAST), the Assessment of Teaching Skills – Written (ATS-W), the Content Specialty Tests (CST) in foreign language education and TESOL. Students not receiving passing scores on the certification examinations will not be eligible for certification. Additional information pertaining to certification can be found at this link.

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