Instruction and Curriculum, M.A.: Teaching English as a Second Language Option
Dr. Michael Searson
Room: J 305D
Tel: 908-737-0556
E-mail: msearson@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 (ESL), grades K-12, and adults. It leads to ESL certification and/or the master’s degree. Students who do not possess an initial teaching certificate should contact the Program Coordinator or the Office of University Admissions.
Prerequisites
In addition to the University’s admission requirements:
- New Jersey Standard Instructional Certificate
- Writing sample of approximately one hour to be done at interview
Degree Requirements
- 33-34 credits
- One course (3 credits) in a foreign language at the undergraduate or graduate level
- Two semesters of Advanced Seminar
- Comprehensive examination
- Passing scores on state-madated test of oral and written English proficiency. Call (908) 737-3909 or email TESL@kean.edu for more information.
Historical and Cultural Backgrounds of English Language Learners 3
| EMSE 5404 | HISTORY LANGUAGE AND CULTURE OF THE LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT STUDENT | 3 |
Techniques of Teaching English Language Learners 6
| EMSE 5420 | BASIC THEORY AND PRACTICE OF TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE | 3 |
| EMSE 5810 | SYSTEMATIC OBSERVATION AND FIELD EX- Perience in Bilingual/Multicultural SCHOOLS | 3 |
Specialized Instructional Content of ESL 18-19
| ENG 5105 | GENERAL LINGUISTICS | 3 |
| ENG 5120 | SEMINAR IN LANGUAGE ACQUISITION | 3 |
| ENG 5130 | PHONOLOGY & STRUCT OF AMER ENG | 3 |
| ENG 5159 | INTRODUCTION TO ESL ASSESSMENT | 1 |
| ENG 5160 | ASSESS SEC LANG PROFICIENCY | 3 |
| ENG 5180 | SEM CONTEMP RSRCH IN APPLD LINGUISTICS | 3 |
ENG 51XX
| One additional course chosen from linguistics courses: ENG 5140, 5170, or 5171 | 3 |
ENG 5159: Not required of those not seeking certification.
Research 6
Total Credit Hours: 33-34