ADVANCED CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
PK-12 Certificate
Program Highlights & Benefits
Flexible, online format
Leads to NYC Advanced Certification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) PK-12
No GRE required
Flexible schedule
For
Experienced teachers who wish to earn an Advanced Certification in TESOL PK-12. 12 credits of foreign/modern language must be completed prior to completing the program; students should have a minimum of 3-6 credits prior to enrollment. Candidates in possession of a NYS initial teacher certification (in any area) will be able to apply for advanced certification with this program through the NYSED Teach Online system. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree.
What You Learn
The TESOL (PK-12) Advanced Certification program will focus on evidence-based contemporary pedagogy and current research that informs, authentic classroom practices to support teachers working with culturally and linguistically diverse multilingual learners throughout the United States. Coursework incorporates a multimodal design infused with technology to support equity and inclusion in diverse learning environments. You will learn from faculty members who are highly-skilled classroom practitioners, internationally known researchers, and best-selling authors.
How You Learn
Courses are all online, asynchronous. There will be assignments due at specific times. Consists of 7-week sessions, two sessions per semester.
Degree Requirements
| Course | Title | Hours |
| EDU 5130 | Meeting the Needs of Culturally Diverse Students in Inclusive Classrooms in Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6 and Adolescence 7-12 (10 Hours of Field Experience) | 3 |
| EDU 5257 | Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for English Learners/Multilingual Learners (ELs/MLs) in General and Special Education (10 Hours of Field Experience) | 3 |
| EDU 5252 | Introduction to Linguistics for TESOL and Bilingual Education Professionals | 3 |
| EDU 5140 | Teaching English as a New Language (ENL) (10 Hours of Field Experience) | 3 |
| EDU 5254 | Structure and Application of American English | 3 |
| EDU 5255 | Interdisciplinary Teaching Methods and English Language Arts for PK-12 Bilingual and English Language Learners (10 Hours of Field Experience) | 3 |
| EDU 5256 | PK-12 Bilingual and TESOL Teaching Practices and Assessment in the Content Areas (10 Hours of Field Experience) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
