Description
For individuals already holding initial or professional-level New York State teacher certification (B-2, 1-6, or 7-12) seeking to become certified in ESOL for the first time. This MSEd fulfills the master’s degree requirement for NYS Professional certification.
This program is offered online or in a hybrid format.
Admission to the Program
The application process is managed by the Center for Graduate Studies. Applicants must have the following qualifications:
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Transcripts with evidence of 12 credits in a language other than English.
- Statement of objectives
- Resume
Program Requirements
Students must meet the College’s standards for graduate study.
Courses
- *EDI 521: Methods for Teaching and Assessing English Language Learners
- EDI 601: Diversity in Education
- EDI 603: Educational Assessment and Evaluation
- *EDI 628: Methods, Materials and Cultural Perspectives in TESOL/Bilingual Education
- EDI 634: Teaching Reading to Children with Diverse Needs
- EDI 641: Theories and Trends in Bilingual/Multicultural Education
- **EDI 655: Practicum in TESOL Education
- EDI 661:Research in Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition
- EDI 722: Seminar in Bilingual/TESOL Education
- EDI 726: Methods and Materials in Literacy Education, B-6 OR
- EDI 727: Methods and Materials in Literacy Education, 5-12
Minimum Total Credits: 30
* 25 hour field experience
**Please be aware that you will need to have field experiences at both the elementary and secondary levels. If you aren’t able to get both levels during methods courses (due to work constraints), you can get the opposite level during the summer in EDI 655.
Licensure & Certification
Students who complete this program are eligible for the College’s recommendation for New York State certification. Program completion and submission of the recommendation form are also required to secure the College’s recommendation. Additional New York state certification requirements must be satisfied to earn certification. Students are advised to consult the Brockport Certification Office for comprehensive information regarding NYSED certification requirements.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Content knowledge: Students will be able to understand the central concepts of their discipline.
- Pedagogical content knowledge: Students will be able to develop instructional plans, strategies, and connect them with content knowledge to enhance learning opportunities for P-12 students.
- Professional knowledge and skills: Students will be able to understand the learning needs of all students, and utilize their professional knowledge and skills, including the implementation of assessments and technology, to create effective learning experiences.
- Reflective skills: Students will be able to continuously evaluate the impact of their work with students, reflecting on their success as teachers and addressing their needs for continuing professional improvement.
- Professional dispositions: Students will practice professional ethics, including dedication, respect, intellectual integrity, positive outlook, self-awareness, and professionalism.
- Positive impact on P-12 learning: Students will be able to produce evidence that they engage students in meaningful activity that promotes the development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.