This program is designed for students who would like to take courses toward the Master of Arts in Urban Education with specialization in ESL.  Candidates can choose to pursue the NJ ESL teacher certification as part of their program of study.

Admission requirements:
 

• 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

• OPI: Advanced Low or higher; WPT: Advanced Low or higher

Students are strongly recommended to take the courses in specified phases.

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 604

Phonology and Structure of American English

3 Credits

MCC 617

Field Experience in Bilingual/Multicultural Education

3 Credits

TOTAL CREDITS FIRST YEAR 18 CREDITS

SECOND YEAR, First Semester

MCC 626

Survey and Development of English as a Second Language Material

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

Plan of Study Grid

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 604

Phonology and Structure of American English

3 Credits

MCC 617

Field Experience in Bilingual/Multicultural Education

3 Credits

TOTAL CREDITS FIRST YEAR 18 CREDITS

SECOND YEAR

MCC 626

Survey and Development of English as a Second Language Material

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

Elective

3 Credits

TOTAL CREDITS SECOND YEAR 15 CREDITS

TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS 33 CREDITS

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Urban Education-ESL 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.