Program Coordinator: Dr. Wallis Reid (732/932-7496, ext. 8122; email: wreid@rci.rutgers.edu)
The ESL endorsement program is designed for individuals who possess a
permanent New Jersey standard certificate. All applicants must apply
directly to the language education master's program and be accepted.
Candidates then have the choice of leaving the program after completing
the 18 credits for the ESL endorsement or completing the degree.
Course Requirements (18 credits)
15:253:520 Principles of Second/Foreign Language Acquisition (3)
or 05:300:430 Principles of Second/Foreign Language Acquisition
(3)
15:253:521 Introduction to English as a Second/Foreign Language (3)
15:253:523 Language and Culture (3)
05:300:431 Teaching World Language/ESL in Elementary Schools (3)
or 05:300:432 Teaching World Language/ESL in Secondary Schools (3)
16:300:535 Foundations of Language I (3)
Elective in related language area (3)
Language and Cultural Proficiency Requirements
Adequate proficiency in English
Second language or cultural experience
