Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Chairperson
Dr. Eileen M. Fitzpatrick

In 1988, the University reorganized its long-standing, successful credit and non-credit English as a Second Language (ESL) programs within the Center for Language Acquisition, Instruction and Research (CLAIR).  The Institute, which is administered collaboratively by the Linguistics Department and the Center for Continuing Education, serves as a center for the teaching and learning of languages. CLAIR also provides a venue for the exploration of innovative language teaching formats as well as a site for training of language teachers. CLAIR offers an 18 credit program leading to a Montclair State University certificate in TESOL.  This professional certificate program is designed to provide participants with a background in the principles of linguistics and language education along with an understanding of the classroom applications of these principles.  These experiences culminate in an ESL teaching practicum in CLAIR or at another appropriate off-campus site. The entire program is designed to be completed in two semesters of full-time study.

REQUIREMENTS

Required Courses, 18

APLN 500, Language and Linguistics, 3 credits
APLN 520, Current Theories of Second Language Acquisition, 3 credits
APLN 524, Advanced Structure of American English,, 3 credits
APLN 525, Methodology of Teaching ESL, 3 credits
APLN 532, Language and Culture, 3 credits
APLN 529, TESL Practicum

Candidates for admission must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and meet the university's minimum requirements for admission to a certificate program.  Applicants must also submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. International students must also submit an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS score and have their foreign transcripts evaluated by World Education Services or any member of the http://www.naces.org/.  See Admission Requirements for more information.

ADMISSION

All candidates must meet the basic admissions requirements for graduate study at Montclair State.  The completion of a major from an accredited college or university is preferred.  Candidates with degrees in closely related areas will be considered, although prematriculation coursework may be required.

DEADLINES

Credentials are processed as soon as they are received.  This program does not have a specific deadline; however, the Office ofGraduate Admissions & Support Services recommends that students submit their credentials as far in advance as possible for the semester they plan to begin their studies to ensure a timely review of their application.

TO APPLY TO THIS PROGRAM, PLEASE VISIT http://www.montclair.edu/graduate/prospective/app.shtml