english as a second language virginia state licensure & master degree program
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English as a Second Language Virginia State Licensure & Master Degree Program. About FAST TRAIN Programs. Began in 1990 as a cooperation with VDOE, US State Department, and MASON 1,200 graduates teaching in over 40 countries Programs include: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
English as a Second Language English as a Second Language Virginia State Licensure Virginia State Licensure
& Master Degree Program& Master Degree Program
About FAST TRAIN ProgramsAbout FAST TRAIN Programs
• Began in 1990 as a cooperation with VDOE, US State Department, and MASON
• 1,200 graduates teaching in over 40 countries• Programs include:– Elementary Education, ESL Education, Special
Education, and Advanced IB Studies
ESOL Endorsement ProgramESOL Endorsement Program• Seven courses for VA State Add-on
Endorsement– Topics include Multicultural Education,
Assessment, Language Acquisition, Literacy, and Linguistics
– Course schedule is dictated by the cohort – you decide if evening, online, or intensive courses work best for your group
ESOL Endorsement ProgramESOL Endorsement Program• 7 Courses• 6 credits of a foreign language (may be
undergraduate)• Passing scores on the VCLA test• Passing scores on the Praxis 1 exam or
qualifying SAT/ACT scores (see website for scores)
Requirement for LicensureRequirement for LicensureFor non-licensed teachers or instructional
assistants, you will also need:
•EDUC 511: Intro to Teaching This course will be done on your own during the course of the program (online or on
campus in the summer)
•EDCI 790: Internship
ESOL Optional M.Ed. ProgramESOL Optional M.Ed. Program
• Two additional courses + elective for M.Ed.– Master’s Degree in Education: Curriculum &
Instruction
• Requires intensive summer session• M.Ed. coursework is completed after
endorsement courses and after the elective
CourseworkCoursework
• Assignments allow you to explore issues facing language learners in your school
• Fieldwork Required– Complete 20 hours in your classroom (potentially)
or by working with your colleagues in the cohort
Admissions RequirementsAdmissions RequirementsFull Admission
•Bachelor’s Degree (with at least a 3.0 in last 60 credits)•Online Application•Department Form•Official Transcripts from all colleges and universities•Praxis I or qualifying SAT/ACT Scores•Letters of Rec & Goals Statement
Questions?Questions?Contact:
Jackie KakarOutreach Coordinator, FAST TRAIN Programs
orJennifer Lebron
Coordinator, FAST TRAIN [email protected]
703-993-2794http://fasttrain.gmu.edu