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.
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
Minimum Grade Requirements
- A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 is required for program completion.
Total Credit Hours: 18
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 | |