English as a Second Language (ESL) Graduate Endorsement
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements (18 credits) | ||
| EN-563 | Linguistics and the English Language | 3 |
| or ED-536 | Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching | |
| ED-606 | Diversity in Education | 3 |
| EDL-575 | Methods of Teaching Language Arts and Content Literacy at the Elementary Level | 3 |
| or ED-529 | Content Literacy | |
| ED-550 | Teaching English Language Learners in Mainstream Classroom | 3 |
| ED-583 | Theories and Practice of ESL Instruction Part I | 3 |
| ED-584 | Theories and Practice of ESL Instruction Part II | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
- A bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) with a satisfactory overall GPA per state requirements (see New Jersey Department of Education for details).
- A standard New Jersey Instructional Certificate or a CEAS. If the applicant is not a certified teacher, the applicant must hold a New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility and be employed in an ESL position requiring certification.
As an added part of an initial certificate program:
- Admission into any of the Monmouth University Initial Teaching Certification Programs (MAT).