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image 1Curriculum & Instruction Department

Bilingual Education -TESOL | Bilingual Extension for Teachers of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)(12-15 credits)

This 12–15 credit program may be taken concurrently with the master's program in TSSLD or  as a Post Masters Advanced Certificate.

Students wishing to pursue this teacher credential must complete all TSSLD requirements, pass the NYS BEA proficiency exam and complete the following academic coursework.

^ This program is also offered at Adelphi University's Manhattan Center.

Required Courses
Course# Course
Credits
EBE 600*

or
EBE 605*

Foundations of Bilingual and Multicultural Education: Theory and Practice

Foundations of Bilingual Special Education

3
EBE 601*

TESOL I: Developing Literacy and Language Arts Skills in ESL Classrooms

3
EBE 610

Methods and Materials in Bilingual Education: Content Area Considerations

3
EBE 721 Theories of Second Language Acquisition: Socio/Cultural Considerations
3
SPH 675 Clinical Practice in a Bilingual School Setting
3


Total Credits: 12-15

*25 hours of required fieldwork

The clinical requirement can be met by taking SPH 675: Clinical Practice in a Bilingual School Setting (in place of SPH 674 in the TSSLD program) or with one year full-time work experience with bilingual children, as per New York State guidelines.

Get information on the Intensive Teacher Institute for the Bilingual Extension for Teachers of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities.
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Contact
For additional information, please contact:

Eva Roca
Bilingual/TESOL Program Director
Harvey Hall, Room 128
p - 516.877.4072
e - roca2@adelphi.edu

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