English as a Second Language Certificate of Graduate Study (COGS) – NJTOP

• About the Program
• Curriculum – including courses
• Admission Requirements
• Start Dates & Application Deadlines
• Tuition

About the Program

Teachers of English as a Second Language (ESL) help students from a wide range of language and cultural backgrounds living and working in primarily English speaking environments to speak, listen, read, and write in English. The Rowan University Certificate of Graduate Study (COGS) in English as a Second Language (ESL) is recognized by TESOL/NCATE, a national accreditation body for ESL teacher education programs in the United States and is designed for candidates who are interested in working with speakers of other languages. Specific objectives for this program include:

• The development of multifaceted understandings of the unique needs, challenges, and experiences of English Language Learner (ELL) students in order to advocate for their success.
• The development of lesson and unit plans that integrate language and content for ELL students at various levels of English proficiency.
• The ability to instruct ELL students using cutting-edge, research-based teaching methods.

Upon successful completion of the ESL Certificate of Graduate Study program students become eligible for state certification, which allows them to teach English to non-English speaking students. This program is part of the New Jersey Teacher Outreach Program (NJTOP).

Curriculum

Program Code: .CXCOG-ESL / Major Code: G604

The Rowan University ESL Certificate of Graduate Study is a part-time program consisting of 6 graduate classes (16 S.H.) that can usually be completed in 3 consecutive semesters. This program is offered in a blended format which includes 3 courses taught online, 2 courses offered face-to-face and one course with a face-to-face field component. By taking one additional class and by fulfilling the additional testing requirements, some students may also be eligible for the Bilingual/Bicultural Endorsement. Students may also apply the credits earned from the COGS in ESL to Rowan’s Master’s in Educational Leadership (M.Ed.) program.

Coursework (Program Semester Hours: 16)

The courses listed here are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the CGCE section tally.

Admissions Requirements

The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the English as a Second Language Certificate of Graduate Study (COGS) program. There may be additional action or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below a representative from the CGCE Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or indicating any missing items.

• CGCE Graduate Application Form (pdf)
• $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
• Current professional resume
• Typewritten statement of professional objectives
• Two letters of recommendation:
  • One letter should be from an individual familiar with your academic work and one should be from someone who can speak to your potential for teaching ESL.
• Copies of passing scores (of at least “Advanced Low”) on the OPI and WPT English test administered by Language Testing International (LTI) www.languagetesting.com
• Copy of current NJ state teaching certificates

Start Dates & Application Deadlines

Below is a list of ESL Certificate of Graduate Study (COGS) anticipated start dates. The start dates indicated are based on the university calendar or the CGCE schedule. Your actual first day of class will depend on the course sequence which will be provided by a CGCE Enrollment Advisor once you have matriculated in the program.

Tuition & Costs

$700 per semester hour
(this rate applies to academic year 2013/2014 and is subject to change)

Teachers in the state of New Jersey may apply to the M.A. in Reading through the New Jersey Teacher Outreach Program (NJTOP). For more information including NJTOP tuition rates click here.

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