Urban Education—Bilingual/ Bicultural Education Specialization, M.A.
This master’s degree program is designed for students who already hold a standard teaching certification and would like to take courses for the standard NJ Bilingual/Bicultural Endorsement as part of their program of study. Note: Candidates with only the World Languages standard certification are not eligible for the Bilingual/Bicultural Endorsement.
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Online application
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Essay of 250-500 words
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Transcripts from all previous institutions attended
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Two professional references from employers, supervisors, professors, and mentors/counselors
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Verification of NJ certification(s)
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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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English OPI: Intermediate High or higher; English WPT: Advanced Low or higher; (Intermediate High, IF Target language WPT score is Advanced Low) Target Language OPI: Advanced Low; Target Language WPT: Advanced Low (Intermediate High if English WPT score is Advanced Low). For additional ACTFL score requirements, please check NJDOE website.
FIRST YEAR, First Semester
MCC 627
Historical and Cultural Background of Limited English Proficient Students
3 Credits
MCC 635
Effective Literacy Teaching for English Language Learners
3 Credits
MCC 655
Methods of Teaching ESL
3 Credits
FIRST YEAR, Second Semester
MCC 603
Applied Linguistics with Emphasis on Problems of Second Language
3 Credits
MCC 605
Introduction to Bilingual/Multicultural Education
3 Credits
MCC 607
Theory and Practices of Teaching Bilingual Children
3 Credits
TOTAL CREDITS FIRST YEAR 18 CREDITS
SECOND YEAR, First Semester
MCC 623
Contemporary Issues in Bilingual Curriculum Development
3 Credits
MCC 6XX
Elective
3 Credits
MCC 6XX
Elective
3 Credits
SECOND YEAR, Second Semester
MCC 650
Research Urban Education in ESL/Bilingual Education
3 Credits
MCC 6XX
Elective
3 Credits
TOTAL CREDITS SECOND YEAR 15 CREDITS
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS 33 CREDITS
**BELOW IS WHAT IS CURRENTLY APPROVED. IT IS TO BE SUPERSEDED BY WHAT IS ABOVE.**
Code | Title | Credits |
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Fall Semester | 9 | |
MCC 605 | Introduction to Bilingual/Multicultural Education | 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 | 12 | |
MCC 603 | Applied Linguistics with Emphasis on Second Language Experience | 3 |
MCC 607 | Theory and Practices of Teaching Bilingual Children | 3 |
MCC 617 | Field Experience in Bilingual/Multicultural Education | 3 |
Research Courses | 6 | |
MCC 623 | Contemporary Issues in Bilingual Curriculum Development | 3 |
MCC 650 | Research Urban Education in ESL/Bilingual Education | 3 |
Electives | ||
Select 15 credits from the following courses: | 15 | |
MCC 600 | General Linguistics | 3 |
MCC 604 | Phonology and Structure of American English | 3 |
MCC 608 | Language Culture and Communication | 3 |
MCC 609 | Multicultural Education and Psycholinguistics | 3 |
MCC 610 | Sociolinguistics | 3 |
MCC 611 | Theories of Language Teaching | 2 |
MCC 612 | Observation of English as a Second Language | 1 |
MCC 618 | Human Relations and Multicultural Education | 3 |
MCC 619 | Americans in the World Community | 3 |
MCC 626 | Survey and Development of English as a Second Language Material | 3 |
MCC 631 | Teaching American Language and Culture to ESL Students in Higher Education | 3 |
MCC 632 | Fieldwork in ESL Programs for College Students | 3 |
MCC 633 | Teaching ESL in Higher Education | 3 |
Total Credits | 42 |
**PROPOSED REDUCED CREDIT CURRICULUM/DEGREE MAP**
PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT UNDER PROGRAM OBJECTIVES ABOVE FOR A COMPARISON BETWEEN THE OLD PROGRAM AND THENEW PROPOSED PROGRAM.
FIRST YEAR
MCC 627
Historical and Cultural Background of Limited English Proficient Students
3 Credits
MCC 635
Effective Literacy Teaching for English Language Learners
3 Credits
MCC 655
Methods of Teaching ESL
3 Credits
MCC 603
Applied Linguistics with Emphasis on Problems of Second Language
3 Credits
MCC 605
Introduction to Bilingual/Multicultural Education
3 Credits
MCC 607
Theory and Practices of Teaching Bilingual Children
3 Credits
TOTAL CREDITS FIRST YEAR 18 CREDITS
4 : Urban Education Bilingual Bicultural Education Specialization Endorsement MA
SECOND YEAR
MCC 623
Contemporary Issues in Bilingual Curriculum Development
3 Credits
MCC 650
Research Urban Education in ESL/Bilingual Education
3 Credits
MCC 6XX
Elective
3 Credits
MCC 6XX
Elective
3 Credits
MCC 6XX
3 Credits
TOTAL CREDITS SECOND YEAR 15 CREDITS
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS 33 CREDITS
**BELOW IS WHAT IS CURRENTLY APPROVED. IT IS TO BE SUPERSEDED BY WHAT IS ABOVE.**
First Year | Credits | |
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MCC 627 | Historical and Cultural Background of Limited English Proficient Students | 3 |
MCC 605 | Introduction to Bilingual/Multicultural Education | 3 |
MCC 635 | Effective Literacy Teaching for English Language Learners | 3 |
MCC 655 | Methods of Teaching ESL | 3 |
MCC 603 | Applied Linguistics with Emphasis on Second Language Experience | 3 |
MCC 607 | Theory and Practices of Teaching Bilingual Children | 3 |
MCC 6XX | Elective | 3 |
MCC 6XX | Elective | 3 |
Credits | 24 | |
Second Year | ||
MCC 617 | Field Experience in Bilingual/Multicultural Education | 3 |
MCC 623 | Contemporary Issues in Bilingual Curriculum Development | 3 |
MCC 650 | Research Urban Education in ESL/Bilingual Education | 3 |
MCC 6XX | Elective | 3 |
MCC 6XX | Elective | 3 |
MCC 6XX | Elective | 3 |
Credits | 18 | |
Total Credits | 42 |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Urban Education-Bilingual/Bicultural Education Specialization program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate mastery of the subject matter they plan to teach.
- Demonstrate their pedagogical knowledge, integrating their understanding of their pupils’ developmental levels, individual differences, learning exceptionalities, and sociocultural backgrounds.
- Demonstrate effective instruction, caring behavior, and reflection to improve practice.
- Know and value how individuals are shaped by their life experiences as mediated by factors such as social class, gender, race, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, age, and social needs. Our candidates know, value, and engage in culturally responsive teaching to promote social justice, particularly in our urban areas.
- Use appropriate technology in carrying out their professional responsibilities.