Endorsement Program in English as a Second Language (Certification: Teacher of English as a Second Language [K-12])

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Program Description: The English as a Second Language (ESL) nondegree endorsement program is designed for individuals who possess a New Jersey Standard or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) in a content field or elementary education and who wish to become certified to teach English as a Second Language. Candidates holding a New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility (CE) in English as a Second Language and who are employed as a teacher and enrolled in an alternate route educator preparation program may also apply. Candidates with a CE must successfully complete both their 15-credit program and alternate route program prior to being recommended for the ESL endorsement. Candidates will be recommended for the ESL endorsement upon completion of the 15-credit program. All 15 credits in the endorsement upon completion of the 15-credit program. All 15 credits in the endorsement program must be completed at Rutgers University. No transfer credits will be accepted.

The program does not lead to a degree and is usually completed exclusively through online courses. If students are interested in tasking an endorsement course offered on the New Brunswick campus, they must obtain special permission from the instructor.

Students admitted to this non-degree program may apply to the Ed.M. in Language Education with Endorsement in ESL program prior to completing 12 credits and, upon acceptance, may complete both the certificate and the Master's degree. It is essential to apply early because taking the courses does not guarantee acceptance to the Master's program.

Applicants interested in obtaining their initial teaching certification must apply to the Ed.M. certification program in English as a Second Language rather than this program.

Education Requirements (15 credits):

Theoretical Foundations of Language Development (3 credits)

05:300:430 or 15:253:520  Principles of Language Learning: Second and World Language Acquisition (3)

Language and Linguistics (3 credits)

05:300:434 or 15:253:530  Foundations of Language (3)

Culturally Sustaining Language Pedagogy and Practice (6 credits)

15:253:510  Language Learning in Content Areas (3)

15:253:539  Methods for Teaching and Assessing English Language Learners (3)

Historical and Cultural Backgrounds of Emerging Bilinguals (3 credits)

05:300:433 or 15:253:523  Language and Culture (3)