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Apr 19, 2024
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2004-2005 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
M.S.Ed in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)
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Assistant Professor Gordon, Graduate Program Director, (516) 463-5170, cattzg@hofstra.edu
Courses in this Master of Science in Education program lead toward New York State
initial teacher certification for teaching English as a Second Language. 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. The
program conforms with the National TESOL Standards and the requirements of the
National Board of Professional Teaching Standards.
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Admission Critera
Applications for admission to a Master of Science in Education program in the
Department of Curriculum and Teaching are made to the Graduate Admissions Office.
Students who do not fully meet admission requirements may be required to complete
prerequisite courses concurrently with the completion of the master’s program
requirements. Admission is based on a comprehensive review of multiple criteria,
including the following:
- An overall GPA of 2.75 or higher in all course work.
- A GPA of 2.75 or higher in liberal arts and sciences course work.
- Two letters of reference addressing the applicant’s potential to succeed in the
teaching profession and in graduate course work.
- Completion of General Education Core and Content requirements for teacher education
programs (see below).
- Interview with the director of the TESOL Program.
- A written personal statement of professional intent and rationale.
- 12 semester hours of foreign language study or demonstrated proficiency in a
second language.
The department understands that any single criterion may not reliably predict
a candidate’s potential for success in the program. Candidates may wish to apply
if they do not meet one of the criteria but feel that other aspects of their experience
might compensate. General Education Core
In order to ensure that prospective teachers have a broad education in liberal
arts and sciences, all students must have completed undergraduate course work
from each of the content areas below.
- Artistic Expression/Humanities
- Communication
- Information Retrieval
- History/Social Sciences
- Philosophy
- Language other than English (6 s.h. minimum requirement; may include American
Sign language)
- Scientific Processes
- Mathematics Processes
- Written Analysis and Expression (6 s.h. minimum requirement)
- Cross Cultural Appreciation
If one or more of the above content areas are missing from any student’s transcript,
those content areas must be completed prior to completion of the degree. See the
Advisement and Certification Office for evaluation of this requirement. Program Requirements - Semester Hours: 37
TESOL Major Requirements Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 while in the program.
Grades of D or lower will not be counted toward the graduate degree but will be
included in determining the grade point average. Students must earn a B or higher
in all required (non-elective) courses in the program. Area One: Introductory Courses - Semester Hours: 7
Area Two: Linguistic Component - Semester Hours: 9
Area Three: Society and Culture - Semester Hours: 3
Choose one course from the following:Area Four: Methodological Component - Semester Hours: 12
Area Five: Practicum/Student Teaching - Semester hours: 3 to 6
Elective
Certified students only, with advisement.
Courses in foundations of education, curriculum and teaching, literacy development,
special education are recommended. Field Experience Prior to Student Teaching
A minimum of 100 clock hours of participation/observation is required prior to
student teaching. At least one field placement must be in a district identified
as high-needs by the New York State Education Department. All field experiences
are incorporated into course curricula. Placements are arranged by the Office
of Field Placement. Departmental policy is to place prospective teachers in districts
other than those in which they currently reside or in schools that they attended.
Participation/observation field experiences in designated schools are required
in each of the following courses: Student Teaching Prerequisites
Students will qualify for admission to practicum or student teaching (CT 268
or CT 269) after they have satisfied the following requirements: 1) completion
of CT 213, 226 or LYST 208; ELED 225; SED 267; SPED 264; LYST 213 with a B or
higher grade, and 2) a grade point average of 3.0 or higher in overall graduate
course work. Applications are obtainable from the Office of Field Placement. Applications
are due on October 1 for the succeeding spring semester and March 1 for the succeeding
fall semester. Graduation Requirements
- Satisfaction of all General Education Core and Content requirements;
- Completion of all course work for the Master of Science in Teaching of English
as a Second Language with overall GPA of 3.0; no grades below B in required courses;
- Completion of the 37 s.h. course requirements in the M.S. in Education program
with no fewer than 31 s.h. in residence;
- An electronic portfolio illustrating the student’s educational course work and
professional accomplishments;
- All course work taken in satisfaction of the degree requirements must have been
completed within a 5-year period.
Teacher Certification Requirements
Upon successful completion of a teacher education program, students will be eligible
to apply for the University’s recommendation for New York State Certification.
For Initial Certification, students are required to have passing scores on each
of the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCE): the Liberal
Arts and Sciences Test (LAST), the Assessment of Teaching Skills-Written (ATS-W),
and the appropriate Content Specialty Tests (CST’s). Students not receiving passing
scores on all New York State required examinations will not be eligible for certification.
In addition, all students who are recommended by Hofstra’s Advisement and Certification
Office must attend seminars in Child Abuse and Maltreatment, Substance Abuse,
Fire and Arson and Safe Schools Against Violence (Project SAVE). It is strongly
recommended that students complete the Liberal Arts and Sciences Test (LAST) prior
to student teaching and the ATS-W and the appropriate CST during student teaching.
Please contact the Advisement and Certification Office for information regarding
the fingerprinting requirement and any other specific requirements regarding certification. Footnotes
*Course required participation/observation in designated schools. |
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