ETAPPrograms

These are the programs within ETAP Classroom based or fully on-line
 * ** NYS Department of Ed Certification Track ** || ** General Masters, no NYS certification ** ||
 * **CDIT**


 * //Students with an initial certification can apply for professional certification with the CDIT degree through transcript review.//**

Transcripts, 3 Letters of recommendation (At least two letters of academic recommendation from Professors), Statement of goals, Copy of teaching certificate if applicable

Three areas of specialization: Instructional Design, Technology, and Theory Language in Education Teaching and Learning of Academic Disciplines

__**//REQUIREMENTS//**__ initial certification || **CDIT** Classroom based or fully on-line

Transcripts, 3 Letters of recommendation (At least two letters of academic recommendation from Professors), Statement of goals, Copy of teaching certificate if applicable

__**//REQUIREMENTS//**__ none ||
 * **TESOL Cert**
 * //This program leads to initial certification in teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, K-12.//**
 * 6 credits of Foundations courses (EPSY 522 and ESPE 560)
 * 12 credits in the teaching of English to speakers of other languages
 * //15 credits of appropriate field experience//
 * //6 credits in language and literacy//
 * //3 credits in linguistics//
 * //3 credits in technology//
 * 3 credits in research

__**//REQUIREMENTS//**__ Must come into program having taken 3 credits in linguistics and 12 credits in a language (can be deficient 3 credits) International students must have TOFL or 3 yrs in US college with 3.0 || **TESOL non Cert**


 * 6 credits of Foundation Courses (3 in Social Thought and 3 in Human Learning and Development)
 * 12 credits in the teaching of English to speakers of other languages
 * 3 credits of appropriate field experience
 * 8 credits in language and cultural studies
 * 3 credits in related electives
 * 3 credits in research

__**//REQUIREMENTS//**__ Must come into program having taken 3 credits in linguistics and 12 credits in a language (can be deficient 3 credits) International students must have TOFL or 3 yrs in US college with 3.0 || Grades 7-12 in English, Science (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, or Physics), Mathematics, Social Studies, or World Languages (French or Spanish) See detailed program guide
 * **MSSE** - 16 month min, //**42 credits program for those without initial cert, leads to 7-12 content area certification**//

__**//REQUIREMENTS//**__ Highly competitive program. Must take either Praxis (175 on each: read, write and math) or GRE (min 1100). Must have 3.0 gpa. with 36 undergrad credits in content area plus 6 credits in world languages (Can have up to 9 credits deficiency) || **Dual degree MS TESOL non-cert and MA Communications** a program that Dr. Kechkes deals with for [|brochure] || Grades 7-12 in English, Science (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, or Physics), Mathematics, Social Studies, or World Languages (French or Spanish) Specialized education courses (18 credits minimum): Supporting courses as advised: 12 credits, including:
 * **MS ETP** - //**30 credits for those WITH initial certification**//
 * Teaching of Subject Field: Two courses in the teaching of the subject field (Tap courses as advised);
 * Foundations of education (6 credits minimum), with at least one course in educational and social thought, and one in human learning and development.
 * Educational Research and Measurement: One course such as: Psy 530, 540, 630, 640, 650, 750; Tap 580, as advised;
 * Tap 680 Research Seminar in ETAP or Tap 699 thesis;
 * A minimum of two courses in the principal subject;
 * A minimum of two courses in professional education.

__**//REQUIREMENTS//**__ initial certification ||  || (accepting applications but being fazed out) Grades 7-12 in English, Science (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, or Physics), Mathematics, Social Studies, or World Languages (French or Spanish)
 * **MS GES** - //**30 credits for those WITH initial certification.**//
 * 3 credits - One course in educational and social thought
 * 3 credits - Culminating research seminar (TAP 680 or 681)
 * 12 credits - For professional certification: in the content area of the initial certificate (Arts & Sciences courses)
 * 12 credits - Individually-tailored concentration (in area of professional interest, with approval of advisor)

__**//REQUIREMENTS//**__ initial certification ||  || || **Certificate Programs without Masters (not NYS certification)**:

[|English as a Foreign Language Certificate] 16 credits 2 semesters - get financial aid??? Must already have a masters degree or be working on one. || Notes on TESOL NYS k12 certification The TESOL program takes 2 years and requires 2 student teaching assignments If you have at least an initial certification it is possible to go to TEACH (part of NYSED website) and apply for individual review - then take courses toward cert as a non-degree student. Must have green card or be US citizen to become certified in NYS