Second Language Education (TESOL) (065)
Beth Clark-Gareca, Graduate Coordinator, (845) 257-2856
garecab@newpaltz.edu
In response to the regional need for professionals prepared to educate linguistically and culturally diverse students, SUNY New Paltz offers a Master of Science in Education in Second Language Education. This thirty-six credit program leads to certification (initial and professional) in English to Speakers of Other Languages (Pre K-12).
Admission Requirements
- One official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate course work; the baccalaureate transcript should be from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average in the major, and a 3.0 cumulative GPA overall. Candidates must have completed a baccalaureate degree with a concentration in one of the liberal arts or sciences.
- An admission essay demonstrating experience and/or interest in working with culturally and linguistically diverse students.
- Satisfactory GRE scores.
- Satisfactory completion of twelve semester hours of study of a language other than English. All courses must be conducted in the target language.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- For international students, a minimum score of 90 on the internet-based TOEFL exam.
Curriculum Requirements - TESOL
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses (23 Credits) | ||
| SED573 | Teaching English as a New Language I | 3 |
| SED551 | Field Experience I | 1 |
| EED581 | Foundations of Bilingual/Bicultural Education | 3 |
| SED578 | Second Language Learning | 3 |
| SED577 | Applied Linguistics for Teachers of English as a New Language (ENL) | 3 |
| SED576 | Teaching English as a New Language II | 3 |
| SED552 | Field Experience II | 1 |
| SED575 | Teaching Literacy in English as a New Language | 3 |
| SED580 | English Grammar for Teachers of English as a New Language (ENL) | 3 |
| Student Teaching (7 Credits) | ||
| SED579 | Practicum in Teaching English as a Second Language | 6 |
| SED606 | Practicum Seminar | 1 |
| Additional Courses (6 Credits) | ||
| SED560 | Technology in the Classroom | 3 |
| SPE565 | Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms | 3 |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Program Requirements
- File a “plan of study” during the first semester after matriculation.
- Any deficiencies in the candidate’s previous training shall be removed by early advisement with the Second Language Education program advisor.
- Completion of prescribed course work and other requirements within five years after matriculation.
- Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better with no more than two grades below B-.
- Successful completion of practicum during final semester of study.
Additional State Certification Requirements
In addition to degree requirements, candidates must meet several New York State certification requirements which include:
- Attending a number of workshops, designed to assist teachers in
- preventing violence in the schools (S.A.V.E)
- recognizing symptoms of child abuse and neglect,
- providing a safe and supportive learning environment through the training for Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), and
- by completing the Health & Safety training.
- Satisfying the New York State Certification Testing requirements, which include:
- Content Specialty Test (for initial certification)
- Completing six semester hours on the undergraduate level in each of the following four content areas: English, mathematics, history, and science.
