Advanced Certificate in TESOL K - 12

Advanced Certificate In Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), K – 12

Overview

A dramatic rise in the number of students entering schools from non-English speaking households has changed the face of the New York Metro area and increased the need for educators adept in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), K - 12. The Advanced Certificate in TESOL prepares holders of initial or professional New York State certification to support English Language Learners (ELLs) from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

In order to earn the certificate, students must complete the 15-graduate education courses within the program, pass the New York State Content Specialty Test (CST) in TESOL and possess 12-credits in a foreign language.  Any deficient foreign language credits can be fulfilled while enrolled in the program.

Program Benefits

An Advanced Certificate in TESOL can enhance and diversify your employment options by making you eligible for positions beyond the classroom in areas such as:

    •    Higher Education
    •    Corporate and Overseas Training
    •    Non-Profit Organizations
    •    Government Agencies

Required Courses – 15 Credits (5 Courses)*

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*Candidates must complete 12-credits in a foreign language before being awarded the Advanced Certificate in TESOL

Certification
Students satisfying the 12-credits in a foreign language with a minimum grade of C, passing the CST in TESOL and completing the five requisite courses will be eligible for the Advanced Certificate in TESOL.  Students can apply through The School of Education for certification endorsement upon completion of the course work.

Admissions Requirements:

• A master's degree
• Official transcripts showing a B (3.0 GPA) or better average
• New York State initial teacher certification or eligibility for teaching certification.  Entry into the TESOL program is open to those students who hold initial certification in early childhood, elementary or childhood, middle childhood, secondary or adolescent education, literacy or special education.  Students who do not hold initial certification should apply to the joint M.S.Ed. program in Childhood Education and TESOL.
• International students are not required to hold initial certification
• Proficiency in English.  Students who have foreign academic credentials must demonstrate proficiency in English at the start of the program by passing oral language, and written reading and writing proficiency tests in English administered by the University's ESL Department.  Students who do not demonstrate adequate English language proficiency will be required to take ESL course work to bring their English language proficiency up to the required level, as recommended by the ESL Director.  Such coursework will not be used to meet a program prerequisite and will not count towards meeting the credits required for the TESOL degree.
• Completed application
• Application Fee
• Essay

What You Need To Know:

• St. John’s OPEID # 00282300
• Program Name: TESOL K-12
• College/School:  The School of Education
• Program level: Advanced Certificate
• CIP Code and Description: 13.1401 Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ ESL Language Instructor
• Normal Length of Program: Two semesters and one summer session (Please note that students can work on their own pace so actual length of time to complete the program may vary.)
• Related Occupations: Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code of 25-2021.00 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
• Tuition, Fees, Books, & Room & Board Costs: Tuition, Fees, Room & and Board Costs are based on prevailing rate of the year in which courses applicable certificate program are taken. Please visit http://www.stjohns.edu/services/financial/bursar/tuition
• Median Federal Student Loan Debt:No statistical data available since there were less than 10 graduates in the 2011-2012 academic year.
• Median Private Loan Debt:No statistical data available since there were less than 10 graduates in the 2011-2012 academic year.
• Program Completion in Normal Time:No statistical data available since there were less than 10 graduates in the 2011-2012 academic year.
• Job Placement Rate: Awaiting establishment of NCES methodology to calculate this rate.
  Application Procedure:
  Students not currently enrolled at St. John’s University can request an application and information about the program at each of our four campuses.

Students currently enrolled at St. John’s University as undergraduate seniors or graduate students should meet with their advisor to determine how to qualify for the Advanced Certificate in TESOL.