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.

• Online application

• Essay of 250-500 words

• Transcripts from all previous institutions attended

• Two professional references from employers, supervisors, professors, and mentors/counselors

• Verification of NJ certification(s)

• BA GPA of 3.0 or higher

Certification requirements:
 

• Passing scores on the ACTFL Language Proficiency tests as mandated by NJDOE

• 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 IT IS TO BE SUPERSEDED BY WHAT IS ABOVE.**

**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.**

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Urban Education-Bilingual/Bicultural Education Specialization program, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate mastery of the subject matter they plan to teach.
2. Demonstrate their pedagogical knowledge, integrating their understanding of their pupils’ developmental levels, individual differences, learning exceptionalities, and sociocultural backgrounds.
3. Demonstrate effective instruction, caring behavior, and reflection to improve practice.
4. 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.
5. Use appropriate technology in carrying out their professional responsibilities.