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 endorsement. Note: Those whose standard certification is in P-3 via alternate route and do not hold any other standard certification 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 enrolled in the ESL-Alternate Route program. Information on the ESL-Alternate Route program is available here
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 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 603 | Applied Linguistics with Emphasis on Second Language Experience | 3 |
| MCC 604 | Phonology and Structure of American English | 3 |
| MCC 617 | Field Experience in Bilingual/Multicultural Education | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
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 655 | Methods of Teaching ESL | 3 |
| MCC 635 | Effective Literacy Teaching for English Language Learners | 3 |
| MCC 603 | Applied Linguistics with Emphasis on Second Language Experience | 3 |
| MCC 604 | Phonology and Structure of American English | 3 |
| MCC 617 | Field Experience in Bilingual/Multicultural Education | 3 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |