Southern New Hampshire University The tremendous influx of immigrants and refugees into New Hampshire and neighboring states in recent years has led to a substantial increase in the number of English language learners (ELLs) in public school classrooms, resulting in a critical shortage of ESOL teachers. With certification in ESOL (teaching English to speakers of other languages), graduates are qualified to teach ESOL in K-12 self-contained classrooms and pull-out/push-in programs in NH public schools (and by reciprocal agreement, with many other states). This credential also provides mainstream teachers with the knowledge to support English language learners in mainstream classes. ESOL certification may be obtained independently or as part of the Master’s Degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (M.S. TEFL). Methodologies for both types of teaching situations (ESOL/EFL) are integrated into the curriculum, as well as strategies for teaching learners of all ages. 12 courses are required (including supervised practice teaching) for a total of 36 credits. The degree program is offered over four terms and can be completed within 12 months (full-time, without certification), though most students take longer (up to 18 months). Participants in the M.S. TEFL and ESOL certification programs have the opportunity to observe classes throughout the Greater Manchester area and in the year-round Intensive English Program offered by The Institute for Language Education. Admission Requirements: • Completion of the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree with the equivalent of a 2.75 grade point average (GPA). • For native speakers of English, at least two semesters of college-level study of a foreign language (or equivalent ability). • For non-native speakers of English, a TOEFL score of 550 on the paper-based test (79 on the Internet-based test) or an IELTS score of 6.5, with a writing score of 5.0 on a scale of 6.0. Required Courses Courses are 3 credits unless otherwise indicated.
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Language Learning and Acquisition Evaluation and Assessment Descriptive Linguistics of American English Introduction to Curriculum Development, Design, and Implementation Overview of TESOL Methodology Strategies and Techniques for Teaching Listening and Speaking Strategies and Techniques for Teaching Reading and Writing Strategies and Techniques for Teaching Grammar
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Strategies and Techniques for Teaching Pronunciation Content-Based Instruction Computer-Assisted Language Learning Sociocultural Context of Language Teaching Supervised Practice Teaching
* Required for New Hampshire State Certification in ESOL. Students seeking certification for the first time must take EDU 571 in place of EFL 599. Also, the student teaching requirement for first certification is 16 weeks. Other requirements may apply, depending on the applicant’s bachelor-level preparation. The certification option is administered by the School of Education.
Graduate Program in Community Mental Health and Mental Health Counseling (On Location) Mission The Graduate Program in Community Mental Health (PCMH) is a competency-based, multidisciplinary program which offers state-of-the-art graduate education in integrated community mental health and substance abuse services and mental health counseling. The program combines classroom instruction and distance-learning activities geared to adult learners. Intensive weekend instruction (classes meet one weekend per month) is provided for cohorts “on location” in several states across the country, including New Hampshire, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Alaska. The program offers three options for those seeking advanced studies in community mental health and mental health counseling. Students completing the first year of the program (22 credits) receive a graduate Certificate in integrated community mental health and substance abuse services with a specialization in either children, youth, and families or in adults. Students desiring a Master’s Degree in Community Mental Health may continue on to complete a 48-credit or 60-credit master of science degree program emphasizing clinical and leadership skills in community-based behavioral health care and preparing students for licensure as mental health or professional counselors. Within the 60 credit M.S., the final 12 credits are tailored to the educational requirements for licensure for mental health counselors within the individual states in which the program is offered, and prepares students for a variety of counseling roles in community settings. The program is designed to be accessible to practicing professionals, as well as service recipients, family members, and others who wish to develop careers in the field. Faculty are scholar/practitioners who bring national and local expertise in integrated service delivery, research and administration to the program Public mental health systems throughout the United States have undergone major changes in shifting from institutional care to interventions that promote full community reintegration for people with psychiatric disabilities and addic-