Five-Year Bachelor and Master of Arts with Dual Certification
Students who major in Curriculum and Instruction in the elementary or special education track at the undergraduate level can pursue a 5th-year graduate degree (MA) and cross-endorsement certification in Special Education, Elementary Education, TESOL, or Bilingual Education.
Students who major in a Meditz College of Arts and Sciences content area (English, Math, History, Science, World Language) and complete the teacher education track for secondary education certification can also pursue a 5th year and cross endorsement certification in the areas of Special Education, TESOL, or Bilingual Education.
Curriculum and Instruction (BA): Special Education Track
5th Year/Dual Certification Elementary Education (MA)
Elementary Education courses taken during the undergraduate special education program:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 2341 | Culturally Responsive Teacher | 3 |
| or SOCI 2300 | Sociology of Education | |
| EDUC 4437 | Developmental Literacy in Elementary School: Primary Grades | 3 |
| US History Course spanning 50 years | 3 | |
Elementary Education courses taken during the graduate 5th year program.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | ||
| EDUC 5405 | Contexts of Education in the Primary Grades | 3 |
| EDTC 5401 | Introduction to Educational Technology | 3 |
| Fall | ||
| EDUC 5447 | Learning Mathematics in the Elementary Classroom | 3 |
| EDUC 5497 | Teaching Science and Social Studies in the Elementary Classroom | 3 |
| EDUC 5429 | Philosophical Foundations of Education | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| EDUC 5431 | Extending Literacy in the Elementary School: Grades 3-6 | 3 |
| EDUC 5442 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| Elective - discuss with advisor | 3 | |
| Summer | ||
| TSLA 5441 | Teaching and Learning within Multicultural Contexts of Education | 3 |
| Discuss elective in conjunction with advisor | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
5th Year/Dual Certification Bilingual (MA)
No required Bilingual courses needed during the undergraduate program.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | ||
| TSLA 5441 | Teaching and Learning within Multicultural Contexts of Education | 3 |
| TSLA 6522 | Emergent Literacy in the TESOL/Bilingual Curriculum (PK-3) | 3 |
| or TSLA 5422 | Teaching Grammar in Second Language Settings | |
| EDUC 6561 | Summer Institute in the Teaching of Writing | 3 |
| Fall | ||
| TSLA 5419 | Special Learners in the Bilingual/ESL Classroom | 3 |
| TSLA 5420 | Linguistic Foundations of English Acquisition | 3 |
| TSLA 6451 | Infusing Content Language into TESOL/Bilingual Curriculum (Grades 4-12) | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| TSLA 5467 | Language Acquisition | 3 |
| TSLA 6527 | Testing and Assessment in TESOL and Bilingual Programs | 3 |
| TSLA 6530 | Content Language and Reading Acquisition for English Language Learners and Special Needs Students | 3 |
| Summer | ||
| TSLA 6999A | Capstone Seminar in Inclusive Language Teaching | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
5th Year/Dual Certification TESOL (MA)
No required TESOL courses needed during the undergraduate program.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | ||
| TSLA 5441 | Teaching and Learning within Multicultural Contexts of Education | 3 |
| TSLA 5422 | Teaching Grammar in Second Language Settings | 3 |
| TSLA 6522 | Emergent Literacy in the TESOL/Bilingual Curriculum (PK-3) | 3 |
| Fall | ||
| TSLA 5420 | Linguistic Foundations of English Acquisition | 3 |
| TSLA 6451 | Infusing Content Language into TESOL/Bilingual Curriculum (Grades 4-12) | 3 |
| TSLA 5951 | Elementary TESOL/Bilingual Advanced Practicum | 3 |
| or TSLA 5952 | Secondary TESOL/Bilingual Advanced Practicum | |
| Spring | ||
| TSLA 5436 | TESOL Methods and Materials Development | 3 |
| TSLA 5467 | Language Acquisition | 3 |
| TSLA 6530 | Content Language and Reading Acquisition for English Language Learners and Special Needs Students | 3 |
| Summer | ||
| TSLA 6999A | Capstone Seminar in Inclusive Language Teaching | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Curriculum and Instruction (BA): Elementary Education Track
5th Year/Dual Certification Special Education (MA)
Special Education courses taken during the undergraduate elementary education program.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPED 4410 | Autism Spectrum Disorders: Theories and Interventions | 3 |
| SPED 4417 | Introduction to Children and Youth with Emotional Disturbances | 3 |
Special Education courses taken during the graduate (5th year) program:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | ||
| SPED 5401 | Augmentative Alternative Communications and Assistive Technologies | 3 |
| SPED 6550 | Collaboration and Consultation for the Special Educator | 3 |
| Fall | ||
| SPED 5413 | Theories of and Introduction to Learning Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 5432 | Management Techniques in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 6534 | Skill Development for Individualized Educational Plans | 3 |
| SPED 6951 | Supervised Practica/DSAP in Structured Literacy and Dyslexia Intervention | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| SPED 5411 | Introduction to Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 6537 | Curriculum and Methods for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| SPED 6561 | Tests, Measurement, and Diagnostic Procedures for Educational and Instructional Decision-Making | 3 |
| SPED 6952 | Practica/DSAP in Special Education | 3 |
| Summer | ||
| SPED 6999 | Comprehensive Examination in Special Education | 0 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
5th Year/Dual Certification TESOL (MA)
No required TESOL courses needed during the undergraduate program.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | ||
| TSLA 5441 | Teaching and Learning within Multicultural Contexts of Education | 3 |
| TSLA 5422 | Teaching Grammar in Second Language Settings | 3 |
| TSLA 6522 | Emergent Literacy in the TESOL/Bilingual Curriculum (PK-3) | 3 |
| Fall | ||
| TSLA 5420 | Linguistic Foundations of English Acquisition | 3 |
| TSLA 6451 | Infusing Content Language into TESOL/Bilingual Curriculum (Grades 4-12) | 3 |
| TSLA 5951 | Elementary TESOL/Bilingual Advanced Practicum | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| TSLA 5467 | Language Acquisition | 3 |
| TSLA 6527 | Testing and Assessment in TESOL and Bilingual Programs | 3 |
| TSLA 6530 | Content Language and Reading Acquisition for English Language Learners and Special Needs Students | 3 |
| Summer | ||
| TSLA 6999A | Capstone Seminar in Inclusive Language Teaching | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
5th Year/Dual Certification Bilingual (MA)
No required Bilingual courses needed during the undergraduate program.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | ||
| TSLA 5441 | Teaching and Learning within Multicultural Contexts of Education | 3 |
| TSLA 6522 | Emergent Literacy in the TESOL/Bilingual Curriculum (PK-3) | 3 |
| or TSLA 5422 | Teaching Grammar in Second Language Settings | |
| EDUC 6561 | Summer Institute in the Teaching of Writing | 3 |
| Fall | ||
| TSLA 5419 | Special Learners in the Bilingual/ESL Classroom | 3 |
| TSLA 5420 | Linguistic Foundations of English Acquisition | 3 |
| TSLA 6451 | Infusing Content Language into TESOL/Bilingual Curriculum (Grades 4-12) | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| TSLA 5467 | Language Acquisition | 3 |
| TSLA 6527 | Testing and Assessment in TESOL and Bilingual Programs | 3 |
| TSLA 6530 | Content Language and Reading Acquisition for English Language Learners and Special Needs Students | 3 |
| Summer | ||
| TSLA 6999A | Capstone Seminar in Inclusive Language Teaching | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Secondary Education Track (BA): Major in content area (English, Math, History, Science, World Language)
5th Year/Dual Certification Special Education (MA)
Special Education courses taken during the undergraduate program:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPED 4410 | Autism Spectrum Disorders: Theories and Interventions | 3 |
| SPED 4411 | Introduction to Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 4413 | Theories of and Introduction to Learning Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 4417 | Introduction to Children and Youth with Emotional Disturbances | 3 |
| SPED 4999 | Comprehensive Examination in Special Education | 0 |
Special Education courses taken during the graduate (5th year) program.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | ||
| SPED 5401 | Augmentative Alternative Communications and Assistive Technologies | 3 |
| SPED 5486 | Foundations of Language and Literacy: Principles and Practices of Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction | 3 |
| SPED 6550 | Collaboration and Consultation for the Special Educator | 3 |
| Fall | ||
| SPED 5432 | Management Techniques in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 6534 | Skill Development for Individualized Educational Plans | 3 |
| SPED 6951 | Supervised Practica/DSAP in Structured Literacy and Dyslexia Intervention | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| SPED 6537 | Curriculum and Methods for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| SPED 5487 | Developmental Literacy II: Essentials of Vocabulary and Text Comprehension | 3 |
| SPED 6561 | Tests, Measurement, and Diagnostic Procedures for Educational and Instructional Decision-Making | 3 |
| SPED 6952 | Practica/DSAP in Special Education | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
5th Year/Dual Certification TESOL (MA)
No required TESOL courses needed during the undergraduate program.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | ||
| TSLA 5441 | Teaching and Learning within Multicultural Contexts of Education | 3 |
| TSLA 5422 | Teaching Grammar in Second Language Settings | 3 |
| TSLA 6522 | Emergent Literacy in the TESOL/Bilingual Curriculum (PK-3) | 3 |
| Fall | ||
| TSLA 5420 | Linguistic Foundations of English Acquisition | 3 |
| TSLA 6451 | Infusing Content Language into TESOL/Bilingual Curriculum (Grades 4-12) | 3 |
| TSLA 5952 | Secondary TESOL/Bilingual Advanced Practicum | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| TSLA 6527 | Testing and Assessment in TESOL and Bilingual Programs | 3 |
| TSLA 6530 | Content Language and Reading Acquisition for English Language Learners and Special Needs Students | 3 |
| TSLA 5467 | Language Acquisition | 3 |
| Summer | ||
| TSLA 6999A | Capstone Seminar in Inclusive Language Teaching | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
5th Year/Dual Certification Bilingual (MA)
No required Bilingual courses needed during the undergraduate program.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | ||
| TSLA 5441 | Teaching and Learning within Multicultural Contexts of Education | 3 |
| TSLA 6522 | Emergent Literacy in the TESOL/Bilingual Curriculum (PK-3) | 3 |
| or TSLA 5422 | Teaching Grammar in Second Language Settings | |
| EDUC 6561 | Summer Institute in the Teaching of Writing | 3 |
| Fall | ||
| TSLA 5419 | Special Learners in the Bilingual/ESL Classroom | 3 |
| TSLA 5420 | Linguistic Foundations of English Acquisition | 3 |
| TSLA 6451 | Infusing Content Language into TESOL/Bilingual Curriculum (Grades 4-12) | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| TSLA 5467 | Language Acquisition | 3 |
| TSLA 6527 | Testing and Assessment in TESOL and Bilingual Programs | 3 |
| TSLA 6530 | Content Language and Reading Acquisition for English Language Learners and Special Needs Students | 3 |
| Summer | ||
| TSLA 6999A | Capstone Seminar in Inclusive Language Teaching | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |