Licensure: English as a Second Language (ESL)

Saint Michael’s College Graduate Programs in Education, in conjunction with the Master’s in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MATESOL), offers a State-approved program that leads to initial teacher licensure. Acceptance to both the MATESOL and Graduate Education Licensure program is required.

English as a Second Language (ESL): Required Courses (49 credits)

The Program requires the completion of 49 credits: 28 credits in TESOL courses, 12 credits in Graduate Education and a 9-credit student teaching component, and can be completed in a minimum of five full-time terms.

TESOL Courses (28 cr.)

GSL 500 - Introduction to Language and Linguistics Credits: 4 cr.
GSL 502 - English Grammar Credits: 4 cr.
GSL 521 - Classroom Technology for English Language Learners K-12 Credits: 2 cr.
GSL 543 - Teaching of Oral Skills in ESOL and English Phonology Credits: 4 cr.
GSL 546 - K-12 Literacy for ESOL Credits: 4 cr.
GSL 547 - ESOL in the Content Areas Credits: 4 cr.
GSL 612 - Bilingualism and Multicultural Education Credits: 3 cr.
GSL 655 - Language Learning & Assessment for Children Credits: 3 cr.

Graduate Education Courses (13 cr.)

GED 516 - The Decision to Teach Credits: 3 cr.
GED 520 - Child and Adolescent Development Credits: 3 cr.
GED 641 - Teaching in the Inclusive Classroom K-12 Credits: 3 cr.
Prerequisite: GED 516
GED 676 - Elementary, Middle and Secondary Curriculum and Assessment Credits: 4 cr.
Prerequisite: GED 516
GED 688 - Practicum Credits: 3-6 cr.
GED 689 - Student Teaching Seminar Credits: 3 cr.