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42 School of Education After completing the required courses, candidates need to prepare an application package in order to obtain their Bilingual certification. The package must include the following items: 1. A notarized certification application form 2. Passing score (Advanced Low or above) on ACTFL oral/writing proficiency test in both English and another instructional language 3. A photocopy of a teaching credential Elementary Education or a subject 4. Completion of an online training in HIB (harassment, intimida- tion and bullying) 5. A notarized non-citizen oath form (for non-U.S. citizens only) 6. An application fee of $95 payable to The College of New Jersey. Please contact your adviser for certification application procedures. Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited or approved institution Hold a NJ Standard or CEAS or equivalent out-of-state certificate in a subject area (general elementary or secondary math, science, or social studies) If certificate is from out-of-state, must obtain passing score on a State approved test of basic skills: Praxis Core Test scores:156 on Reading #5712, 162 on Writing #5722 and 150 on Math #5732 (Waived with SAT: 2007-08:1670, 2009-2012:1660; 2013:1650, 2014:1630; or 23 on ACT, or 310 on GRE with 4.0 on writing). For more information visit the certification website here: http://education.tcnj.edu /offices-partnerships/certification/. Proven proficiency in English and another instructional language Program Requirements: 12 credits Required Courses: 12 cr. ESLM 525/Second Language Acquisition ESLM 577/ Sociolinguistics and Cultural Foundations of Second Language Education ESLM 578/Theory and Practice of Teaching a Second Language ESLM 587/ Curriculum, Methods, and Assessment for Second Language Education Comprehensive Examination: ESLM 700 Teaching English as a Second Language Initial Certification Program (ESLA_SCT05) Yiqiang Wu, Coordinator, Graduate Programs in Teaching English as a Second Language The Teaching English as a Second Language Initial certification program is for candidates WITHOUT a NJ Standard or CEAS or equivalent out-of state certificate. It provides the necessary courses for initial certification as a teacher of English as a second language in the state of New Jersey. After completing the required courses, candidates need to prepare an application package and submit it to the certification office in order to obtain their ESL certification. The package must include the following items: 1. A notarized certification application form 2. Passing scores (Advanced Low or above) on ACTFL oral/writing English Proficiency tests 3. Completion of an online training in HIB (harassment, intimida- tion and bullying) 4. Proof of passing an examination in physiology, hygiene and sub- stance abuse issues or a copy of any college course in biology, nutrition, health problems, personal/family/school/, anatomy & physiology, or community health and wellness. 5. Scores on edTPA portfolio. 6. A notarized non-citizen oath form (for non-U.S. citizens only). 7. An application fee of $170 payable to The College of New Jersey Note: For a New Jersey state-issued certification: Non-citizens must have a U.S. Social Security number and be eligible for employment in the U.S. Please contact your adviser for certification application procedures. Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited or approved institution Present an undergraduate major (or 30 semester hours) in a liberal arts and Science major or 60 semester-hour credits in liberal arts/ sciences coursework Passing score on a State approved test of basic skills: Praxis Core Test scores:156 on Reading #5712, 162 on Writing #5722 and 150 on Math #5732 (Waived with SAT: 2007-08:1670, 2009-2012:1660; 2013:1650, 2014:1630; or 23 on ACT, or 310 on GRE with 4.0 on writing). For more information visit the certification website here: http://education.tcnj.edu/offices-partnerships/certification/. Undergraduate program must include: English—two college-level courses minimum Mathematics—two college-level courses minimum Science—two college-level courses minimum Social Studies—two college-level courses minimum (one of the courses must be U.S. History) Psychology on human development or learning—one college level course on any college transcript Proven both oral and writing pro- ficiency in the English language Program Requirements: 21-24 credits Required Courses: 21-24 cr. ESLM 525/Second Language Acquisition ESLM 545/Structure of Language and Proficiency Assessment ESLM 577/ Sociolinguistics and Cultural Foundations of Second Language Education ESLM 578/Theory and Practice of Teaching a Second Language ESLM 579/Language and Literacy for Second Language Learners ESLM 587/ Curriculum, Methods, and Assessment for Second Language Education *ESLM 688/Student Teaching A course in psychology on human development or learning (on any college transcript) *ESLM 688/Student Teaching is arranged for a TCNJ's full semester or two part time semesters in a Pre-K-12 school. Following New Jersey new regulation, from fall 2017, student teachers must submit an edTPA portfolio and starting in the fall 2018, a full year student teaching is required. In order to be eligible for student teaching, a student needs to meet the following criteria: Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and minimum grade of "B" required in ESLM 587 or ESLM 578. Comprehensive Examination: ESL Master of Education in Special Education (SPEC_MED01), (SPEC_MED02), (SPEC_MED06) Amy Dell, Coordinator, Graduate Programs in Special Education The MEd program has three tracks: Option I (SPEC_MED01) provides advanced work in the area of teaching students with disabilities for those candidates who hold a standard special education certificate. Option II (SPEC_MED02) prepares individuals who hold a standard teacher certification in areas other than special education to be certified as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities. Option III (SPEC_MED06) is designed to prepare individuals who hold a certificate of eligibility with advanced standing (CEAS) in a teaching area to obtain certification as a teacher of students who are blind and visually impaired. Option I—Certified in Special Education (SPEC_MED01)* Option I is a 33-credit-hour program of study designed for graduate students who have several years' experience in the classroom and are interested in advanced study in special education. The program is a 244328_001-091_r1.indd 42 9/1/17 1:40 PM

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