English as a Second Language Certification
This non-degree certification program is designed for students who already hold a standard New Jersey Department of Education teaching certification and would like to attain the ESL certification. Note: Those whose standard certification is in P-3 only will need to complete additional classes as required by the NJDOE. Please inquire with the department for details.
Those who do not hold a standard NJ teaching certification and would like to pursue the standard ESL teaching certification as their initial teacher certification will need to be dually enrolled in the NPTNJ program as well as the ESL Certification program and follow the NPTNJ-ESL requirements. Information on the NPTNJ-ESL program is available at:
https://www.njcu.edu/admissions-aid/graduate-admissions/graduate-certificates/english-second-language-teacher/english-second-language-teacher-new-pathways-nptnj
Admission requirements:
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Online application
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Essay of 250-500 words
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Verification of current standard NJ certification(s)
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Transcripts from all previous institutions attended
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BA GPA of 3.0 or higher
Certification requirements:
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Passing scores on the ACTFL Language Proficiency tests as mandated by NJDOE
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OPI: Advanced Low or higher; WPT: Advanced Low or higher
Students Who Hold a Standard New Jersey Department of Education Teaching Certification
Students are strongly encouraged to take the courses listed below in the specified phases.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | ||
| MCC 600 | General Linguistics | 3 |
| MCC 627 | Historical and Cultural Background of Limited English Proficient Students | 3 |
| MCC 635 | Effective Literacy Teaching for English Language Learners | 3 |
| MCC 655 | Methods of Teaching ESL | 3 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MCC 611 | Theories of Language Teaching | 2 |
| MCC 612 | Observation of English as a Second Language | 1 |
| MCC 603 | Applied Linguistics with Emphasis on Problems of Second Language | 3 |
| MCC 604 | Phonology and Structure of American English | 3 |
| MCC 617 | Field Experience in Bilingual/Multicultural Education | 3 |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Students Who Don't Hold a Standard New Jersey Department of Education Teaching Certification
Students must be dually enrolled in the NPTNJ program as well as the ESL Certification program.
- Pre-requisite: 50-Hour Introduction to Teaching Course
For program sequence, please visit https://www.njcu.edu/sites/default/files/docs/2019-08/ESL%20Alternate%20Route%20NPTNJ.pdf
Students Who Hold a Standard New Jersey Department of Education Teaching Certification
| First Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MCC 627 | Historical and Cultural Background of Limited English Proficient Students | 3 |
| MCC 611 | Theories of Language Teaching | 2 |
| MCC 612 | Observation of English as a Second Language | 1 |
| MCC 655 | Methods of Teaching ESL | 3 |
| MCC 600 | General Linguistics | 3 |
| MCC 635 | Effective Literacy Teaching for English Language Learners | 3 |
| MCC 603 | Applied Linguistics with Emphasis on Problems of Second Language | 3 |
| MCC 604 | Phonology and Structure of American English | 3 |
| MCC 617 | Field Experience in Bilingual/Multicultural Education | 3 |
| Credits | 24 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |