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Teaching English as a Second Language
Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's
Degrees
BS in Inclusive Education orBA or BS in Secondary Education + MEd in Teaching English as a Second Language
School
Department
At a Glance
Build the foundation to work with learners from diverse linguistic, educational, and ethnic backgrounds. Our program emphasizes language, literacy, applied linguistics, and second-language teaching approaches with hands-on preparation for teaching at different levels. You’ll complete a bachelor’s degree in education and then work toward an MEd and New Jersey certification in English as a second language and/or bilingual/bicultural education.
Accelerated/Dual-Degree Program Options
Get a jumpstart and enter the workforce with a master’s degree. Accelerated options get you there faster and more affordably through fewer semesters of classes. Dual degrees offer a streamlined path to earning two degrees, often with direct admission to the graduate portion. These five-year (4+1) programs also qualify you for New Jersey certifications.
Majors
Inclusive Education + Teaching English as a Second Language, BS/MEd
Select one of 12 approved content areas for the dual major: African American studies; art; biology; English; history; integrative STEM education; mathematics; music; psychology; sociology; Spanish; or women’s, gender, and sexuality studies.
Secondary Education + Teaching English as a Second Language, BA or BS/MEd
Select one of five approved programs: biology secondary education, economics secondary education, English secondary education, history secondary education, or mathematics secondary education.
You’ll Benefit From:
- Small classes and seminars, strong mentorship, and early field experiences
- Option for a minor in environmental sustainability education
- Global student teaching opportunities
- Qualification for certification in English as a second language
- Qualification for certification in bilingual/bicultural education
- Opportunities for faculty-mentored community-based research
- Participation in active and engaging student groups and organizations
- Facilities with model classrooms and an outdoor classroom
Teaching Careers
The teaching English as a second language program is a five-year accelerated bachelor’s to master’s program that prepares you to be certified in English as a second language and bilingual/bicultural education. You will meet the state’s current requirements for being a “highly qualified” teacher and be eligible for employment in New Jersey school districts.
Experiential Learning
This program integrates liberal arts study, education theory and practice, and extensive fieldwork, including a semester of supervised classroom teaching. You’ll receive guidance from faculty advisors, ensuring excellent support.
Faculty
You’ll benefit from working closely with our highly qualified special education faculty, who draw from active research and substantial professional achievements.
An Extensive Network
Study alongside talented peers, learn from special education faculty with valuable contacts in their field, and benefit from a robust alumni community that has strong professional connections and is enthusiastic about supporting students.
