Endorsement in English as a Second Language (ESL)
Cynthis Biggs, Ed.D, Director, Graduate Education Programs
Merion Hall 231, 610- 660-3180, cbiggs@sju.edu
The ESL training program at Saint Joseph’s University is designed to prepare teachers who have a valid Pennsylvania Instructional I or II certificate to obtain the Pennsylvania Program Specialist-ESL endorsement. The program aims to help candidates develop theoretical understanding and pedagogical knowledge and skills that are needed in working with students who are learning English as a second language.
The Program Specialist-ESL Certificate Program requires 16 credits plus field experience hours
EDU 646 |
Langugae & Culture |
EDU 710 |
English Linguistics |
Second Language Acquisition |
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EDU 712F |
Field Experience (15 contact hours) |
Methods in Teaching English as a Second Language |
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EDU 713F |
FE Methods in Teaching English as Second Language (1 credit) |
EDU 714 |
Internship in ESL/Bilingual Programs (30 contact hours) |