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 a Teacher of Students with Disabilities endorsement.
- Completion of prerequisite courses: Child and Adolescent Development (3) and Educational Psychology (3);
- Completion of the 46-credit English as a Second Language component;
- Passing scores on all Praxis CORE exams (Reading, Writing, and Mathematics);
- Praxis II testing is not required; instead, an Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and Written Proficiency Test (WPT) must be passed;
- Passing scores on the three GCU exams: Physiology and Hygiene (P&H); Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB); and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (CARE);
- Satisfactory ratings in clinical practice, including recommendation for certification;
- Completion of the edTPA, the New Jersey Department of Education-mandated performance assessment, is required for program completion; a passing score is required for certification; and
- Maintenance of a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is required to remain in the program.
M.A.T. in English as a Second Language (ESL)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDC5110 | Ethics & Foundations of Incl & SpEd | 3 |
| EDC5038 | Psychology of the Exceptional Child | 3 |
| EDC5999 | Field Experience in Special Education 1 | 1 |
| EDC5113 | Instr Dsgn & Techn Intgr Incl ELL | 3 |
| EDC5021 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| EDC5403 | Evi-Based Prac for Inst Stdnts w/ Autism | 3 |
| EDC5026 | Phonology & Structure of American Eng | 3 |
| EDC5402 | Accom Mod & Asst Techn for SWD | 3 |
| EDC5022 | Theo Prac Methods Teach ESL Thr Content | 3 |
| EDC5027 | Dev Lit Skills for Sec Lang Learners | 3 |
| EDC5206 | Educational Assessment | 3 |
| EDC6210 | Coll Plan w/ Family School & Comm ESL 2 | 3 |
| EDC6299 | ESL Clinical Practice 3 | 9 |
| EDC6300 | Refl Prac in ESL & SpEd | 3 |
| Total Credits | 46 | |
- 1
Requires 50 hours of clinical experience.
- 2
Requires 175 hours of clinical practice.
- 3
Requires 15 weeks of full-time clinical practice.