2015-2016 Graduate Course Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2015-2016 Graduate Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Teaching English Language Learners (PreK-12), MS


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Contact

Zaline Roy-Campbell, 200 Huntington Hall, 315-443-8194, zmroycam@syr.edu

This program leads to a master’s degree and recommendation for New York State certification in teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), PreK-12.  It reflects cutting edge theory and practice related to helping English language learners develop proficiency in English literacy and academic language skills.  The program aligns with the professional standards of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Organization, and the New York State Teaching and Learning Standards and prepares teachers to be agents of change who work to transform education in ways that will fully serve the needs of English language learners.

This program is designed for those with NYS certification, and is a 30-credit course of study.  It can be pursued full-time over a year, in a fall-spring-summer sequence, or part-time over a several-year period.

The program also requires a minimum of 12 credits in one language other than English as an entry requirement.

Required Seminars


To be eligible for these New York State teacher certifications, students in the Teaching English Language Learners programs must complete or have completed training in:

  • Child Abuse Prevention
  • Child Abduction Prevention
  • Violence Prevention
  • Fire and Arson Prevention
  • Prevention of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Abuse
  • Highway Safety
  • Dignity for All Students Act


Students must complete this requirement prior to their first student teaching experience.

 

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