SYC in TESOL with Initial Certification for Candidates with an MA in TESOL
A. List of Equivalent Courses that Count toward Certification by Category.
Note: At least one course in each of the five areas below and 30 TESOL credit hours total required for certification grades k -12. Candidates may receive equivalent course designation for up to eight courses. These courses count for certification only. They do not count for degree credits.
1. English Language
2. Language Theory
3. Culture and Intergroup Relations
4. Linguistic and Academic Assessment
5. Methods
B. General Education Requirements (39 credits in 5 areas). Must include one course in US History covering 50 years.
1. English
2. Natural Sciences
3. Mathematics
4. Social Studies/Social Sciences
Must include one course in US History covering 50 years
5. Foreign Language
6. Fine Arts
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
Degree Specific required courses | ||
| TSLA 6999A | Capstone Seminar in Inclusive Language Teaching | 3 |
| PSYG 6534 | Theories of Learning | 3 |
| or PSYG 5446 | Advanced Foundations of Development and Learning: From Theory to Practice | |
| TSLA 6951 | Sixth Year Certificate Advanced Research Practicum in TESOL/Bilingual Education (Program plan varies according to the number of equivalent courses applied to certification,) | 3 |
Professional Education required courses | ||
| EDUC 5429 | Philosophical Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDTC 5401 | Introduction to Educational Technology | 3 |
| SPED 5403 | Foundations in Research and Evaluation of Psychoeducational Issues in Special Education | 3 |
Curriculum Courses | ||
| TSLA 6451 | Infusing Content Language into TESOL/Bilingual Curriculum (Grades 4-12) | 3 |
| or TSLA 6522 | Emergent Literacy in the TESOL/Bilingual Curriculum (PK-3) | |
| TSLA 6530 | Content Language and Reading Acquisition for English Language Learners and Special Needs Students | 3 |
| TSLA 6951 | Sixth Year Certificate Advanced Research Practicum in TESOL/Bilingual Education | 3 |
Supervised DSAP I and II (6 credits) OR Supervised Student Teaching (TSLA 6581) 6 credits | ||
| TSLA 6588 | Directed Observation I for TESOL/DSAP Candidates | 3 |
| TSLA 6589 | Directed Observation II for TESOL/DSAP Candidates | 3 |
| TSLA 6582 | TESOL Student Teaching and DSAP Seminar | 3 |
| EDUC 6598 | edTPA Portfolio 1 | 0 |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Note: Additional coursework maybe needed to meet the 30 credits in TESOL coursework required by the state of Connecticut for certification.
1. $300 edTPA license fee required. Taken concurrently with TSLA 6582.