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Adolescent Education Biology (7-12) TESOL

Adolescent Education Biology (7-12)/TESOL - Dual Initial Certification - M.S.

New York State registered program code: 27036

HEGIS Code: 0899.00 {Education, Other}

Certification with New York State is for Dual Initial Certification in Biology 7-12 and TESOL PK-12. Prerequisite for this program: 12 credits or equivalent in the study of a language other than English.

Required Courses (45 credits):

Credits

EDU 500E

Apprentice Field Experience in Adolescent TESOL Inclusive Classrooms (20 hrs. 20 hrs.)

0

EDU 502

Theoretical Foundations and Teaching Practices of Regular and Special Education for Birth - Grade 2, Childhood 1-6, Adolescence 7-12

3

EDU 506B

Adolescent Reading, Writing and Communicating in the Content Areas for Inclusive Classrooms of Diverse Learners

6

EDU 510

Strategies and Techniques for Teaching Middle School and Adolescent Students in Inclusive Classrooms

3

EDU 513

Meeting the Needs of Culturally Diverse Students in Inclusive Classrooms in Birth - Grade 2, Childhood 1-6, Adolescence 7-12

3

Complete either EDU 521 or EDU 522*

3

EDU 521

Technology for Inclusive Classroom Teachers Birth - Grade 2, Childhood 1-6, Adolescence 7-12

*

or

EDU 522*

Advanced Design Technology for Inclusive Classroom Teachers

*

EDU 537

Diverse Abilities and Needs of Students in Inclusive Classrooms Birth - Grade 2, Childhood 1-6, Adolescence 7-12

3

EDU 540

Introduction to Linguistics for TESOL Professionals

3

EDU 541

Second Language Acquisition and TESOL: Theory and Practice

3

EDU 542

Structure and Application of American English

3

EDU 543

Interdisciplinary Teaching Methods and English Language Arts for PK-12 English Language Learners

3

EDU 544

PK-12 TESOL Teaching Practices and Assessment in the Content Areas

3

EDU 545**

TESOL Student Teaching (Grades PK-6, 7-12)

3

EDU 548

TESOL Student Teaching Seminar (Grades PK- 6, 7-12)

0

EDU 554D

Pre-Professional Adolescence/TESOL PK-12 Field Experiences in Inclusive Classrooms

0
Complete either EDU 555A or EDU 556A* 3

EDU
555A

Student Teaching Adolescence (Grades 7-9)

 *
OR

EDU 556A

Student Teaching Adolescence (Grades 10-12)

*

Content Area Course:

EDU 507

Methods of Teaching Science in Inclusive Classrooms for Middle School and Adolescent Learners

3

Total Credits Required:

45

*Designed for candidates who have classroom teaching experience and are knowledgeable in technology.

**Dual TESOL Students must student teach in both Adolescent and TESOL at  the secondary level.

A total of 100 hours of observation/participation in a field school are required prior to beginning student teaching.

All candidates are required by NYSED to have experience in a "high-needs'' school setting. These schools/districts are designated as such by NYSED.