| Methodology and Linguistics
(24 credits) |
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| LANG 510 |
Second Language Methodology I |
3 |
| LANG 610 |
Second Language Methodology II |
3 |
| MCC 603 |
Applied Linguistics |
3 |
| MCC 608 |
Language, Culture and Communication |
3 |
| LANG 611 |
Assessment in the Second Language
Classroom |
3 |
| EDTC 633 |
Technology in the World Language
Classroom |
3 |
| LANG 615 |
Action Research I |
3 |
| LANG 616 |
Action Research II |
3 |
| Language and Culture (12 credits)
Credits |
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| LANG 603 |
Spanish Children’s Literature |
3 |
| LANG 604 |
U.S. Latino/a Literature and Performance |
3 |
| |
OR |
|
| LANG 606 |
Latin American Women’s Testimonials
and Films |
3 |
| LANG 621 |
The Music of Latin America |
3 |
| |
OR |
|
| LANG 622 |
The Music of Spain |
3 |
| ART 622 |
The Art of Latin America |
3 |
| |
OR |
|
| ART 630 |
The Art of Spain |
3 |
In addition, candidates will present a Professional Portfolio during
their last semester in the program that meets the departmental criteria.
*ALTERNATE ROUTE LINKED TO THE MASTER’S DEGREE (3 OR 6 ADDITIONAL
CREDITS)
The Alternate Route Program for World Languages teachers has been
approved by the New Jersey State Department of Education and it
is linked to the Master’s in Urban Education with a World Languages
Specialization (Spanish). Successful completion of the Alternate
Route program results in eligibility to apply for a Certificate
of Advanced Standing for Teacher of Spanish. If a candidate is accepted
for matriculation, all credits from the Alternate Route Program
will be accepted towards the graduate degree requirement in the
MA in Urban Education with a specialization in World Languages.
This program is designed to expand the options for high quality
teachers to enter the workforce in New Jersey since there is a documented
shortage of qualified World Languages teachers in the State. Since
the Conditional Certificate in World Languages is no longer an option
in New Jersey, this Alternate Route Program will allow teachers
with a Certificate of Eligibility to attain permanent certification.
The program provides the overall content of the traditional Alternate
Route Program with respect to the State of New Jersey Professional
Standards, and it is time equivalent. In addition, this program
places particular emphasis on second language acquisition, as well
as standards-based curriculum and assessment practices in the world
languages classroom. The program consists of 15 or 18 semester hours.
Twelve of those credits can be applied to the Master’s Program.
Prospective teachers must qualify for a Certificate of Eligibility
as issued by the New Jersey State Department of Education.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| LANG 510 |
Second Language Methodology I |
3 |
| LANG 610 |
Second Language Methodology II |
3 |
| LANG 603 |
Spanish Children’s Literature |
3 |
| LANG 611 |
Assessment in the Second Language
Classroom |
3 |
| The above 12 credits can be applied
towards the M.A. |
| EDU |
Initial Teaching Experience (for
teachers with no experience) |
3 |
| EDU 500 |
Classroom Management |
1 |
| EDU 652 |
Student Teaching Internship and
Seminar |
2 |
ADMISSION INTO THE PROGRAM
Students are required to have a 2.75 GPA from their undergraduate
degree or from a post graduate degree program. All students must
have achieved:
- A qualifying score on the Praxis II exam in Language;
- A minimum score of Advanced-low on the Oral Proficiency
Interview (OPI) developed by the American Council on the Teaching
of Foreign Languages (ACTFL);
And must qualify and have applied for:
- A Certificate of Eligibility from the County Superintendent’s
Office in the county in which they live.
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