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2024-2025 Rowan University Academic Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Rowan University Academic Catalog

Certificate of Graduate Study in English as a Second Language Education


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There is a critical need for highly qualified teachers trained to work with the growing numbers of Multilingual Learners (MLs) in United States schools. This program is open to candidates who possess NJ standard or CEAS instructional certification in other areas, as well as to alternate route candidates who are eligible for NJ instructional certification and have already completed their clinical practicum. The program is approved by the New Jersey State Department of Education.

Specific program objectives are to: (1) develop multifaceted understandings of the unique needs, challenges, and experiences of Multilingual Learners (MLs) in order to advocate for their success; (2) develop curriculum, including lesson and unit plans, that integrates language and content for MLs at various levels of English proficiency; and (3) instruct MLs using cutting-edge, research-based teaching methods.

The ESL Certificate of Graduate Study also represents an opportunity for prospective teachers of Multilingual Learners (MLs) to continue their professional development in the Master of Education in Teacher Leadership and in the Master of Arts in Equity, Access, & Success in Education, ESL Concentration.

Program Requirements


Total Required Credits for the Program: 15 s.h.


Foundation Courses

None

Graduation/Exit, Benchmark, and/or Thesis Requirements

None

Minimum Required Grades and Cumulative GPA

The Certificate of Graduate Study in English as a Second Language is a Category 1 program.

For details regarding satisfactory academic progress and graduation requirements, please visit Academic Program Policy Categories  


Program Coordinator/Advisor Contact Information
Brooke Hoffman
Herman D. James Hall
856.256.4750
hoffmanby@rowan.edu

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