English as a Second Language & Teacher of Students with Disabilities
This program is designed for applicants who have completed a bachelor’s degree and want to qualify for their first instructional certificate. This program prepares candidates to teach English as a Second Language in general, inclusive, and/or special education settings. It leads to a Master of Arts in Teaching degree and eligibility for New Jersey certification in English as a Second Language and Teacher of Students with Disabilities endorsement.
- Completion of prerequisite courses; Behavioral/Social Sciences: child and adolescent development (3) and educational psychology (3);
- Completion of the 46-credit English as a Second Language Education component;
- Passing score on the Praxis II test in Elementary Education (Multiple Subjects);
- Passing score on the GCU Physiology and Hygiene test;
- Evidence of satisfactory completion of a GCU-approved training program on harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB);
- Satisfactory ratings in clinical practice including recommendation for certification;
- Satisfactory rating on candidate’s Taskstream professional portfolio demonstrating how candidate meets New Jersey Professional Teaching Standards; and
- Passing score on edTPA, the NJDOE-mandated performance assessment.
Maintenance of a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and a 3.0 average in education courses is required to remain in the program.
M.A.T. in English as a Second Language (ESL)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDC5038 | Psychology of the Exceptional Child | 3 |
| EDC5999 | Field Experience in Special Education 1 | 1 |
| EDC5110 | Ethics & Foundations of Incl & SpEd | 3 |
| EDC5021 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| EDC5026 | Phonology & Structure of American Eng | 3 |
| EDC5022 | Theo Prac Methods Teach ESL Thr Content | 3 |
| EDC5027 | Dev Lit Skills for Sec Lang Learners | 3 |
| EDC5113 | Instr Dsgn & Techn Intgr Incl ElEd | 3 |
| EDC5206 | Educational Assessment 1 | 3 |
| EDC5402 | Accom Mod & Asst Techn for SWD | 3 |
| EDC5403 | Evi-Based Prac for Inst Stdnts w/ Autism 2 | 3 |
| EDC6210 | Coll Plan w/ Family School & Comm ESL 3 | 3 |
| EDC6299 | ESL Clinical Practice 4 | 9 |
| EDC6300 | Refl Prac in ESL & SpEd | 3 |
| Total Credits | 46 | |
| 1 | Requires 50 hours of clinical experience. |
| 2 | Requires clinical experience hours. |
| 3 | Requires 175 hours of clinical practice. |
| 4 | Requires 15 weeks of full-time clinical practice. |