TESOL, Advanced Certificate

Program Overview

The Advanced Certificate in TESOL is a 15-credit program designed for certified teachers to gain expertise in teaching English to non-native speakers. The program covers theories of second language acquisition, multicultural perspectives, and methods for teaching English language arts and content area instruction to English learners. Graduates are eligible to become certified teachers of English as a Second Language in New York State schools.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Advanced Certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is a 15-credit program designed for initially certified teachers to gain the knowledge and skills to work effectively in English as a New Language (ENL) classroom settings.
• Objectives: Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:
• Understand the theories of second language acquisition
• Apply multicultural perspectives in education
• Comprehend the social, psychological, and psycho-linguistic aspects of bilingualism
• Develop methods for teaching English language arts to English learners
• Implement methods for teaching content area instruction and assessment protocols to English learners
• Program Description: The program consists of five courses that cover the following topics:
• Psychology and Sociology of Language and Bilingualism
• Literacy Development for First and Second Language Learners
• Content Area Instruction for Linguistically/Culturally Diverse Learners

Careers:

• Career Options: Graduates of the program are eligible to become teachers of English as a Second Language in all New York State schools.
• Opportunities: The program prepares participants for various teaching roles, including:
• Teaching in a general education classroom while supporting ENL students
• Working in a self-contained ENL class or pull-out model
• Teaching in a dual language classroom
• Serving as an ENL coordinator or curriculum specialist