Build the foundation to work with learners from diverse linguistic, educational, and ethnic backgrounds as you take classes to become certified as bilingual/bicultural teachers in New Jersey. Our 12-credit program emphasizes language, literacy, applied linguistics, and second-language teaching approaches, with hands-on preparation for teaching at different levels.
Requirements (12 credits)
General requirements for issuance are: (1) a teaching credential or eligibility thereof in a subject area (general elementary or secondary math, science, or social studies); (2) proven proficiency in English and in another instructional language; and (3) twelve to fifteen semester hours in the designated areas (depending upon teaching experience).
- ESLM 525 Second Language Acquisition
- ESLM 577 Sociolinguistics & Cultural Foundations of ESL
- ESLM 578 Theory & Practice of Teaching ESL
- ESLM 587 Curriculum, Methods, & Assessment for ESL
English Language Proficiency Interview