QUEST BA/BS, English as a Second Language (ESL) MAT: combined degree

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Fairleigh Dickinson ESL candidates earn a B.A. or B.S. degree in a liberal arts/science major. They begin their graduate studies towards their ESL certification in their third year and continue with graduate-level advanced coursework to complete both their B.A./B.S. in the chosen major (content area) and a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree.

Candidates in the QUEST program may major in any of the following areas:

Art
Biology
Humanities
Mathematics (Metro only)
Psychology
Science (BS – Metro only)

Testing Requirements

During the 5^th year, ESL teacher candidates must pass oral and written English language proficiency tests. The Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and the Written Proficiency Test (WPT) must be passed with a minimum score of “Advanced Low”.

Candidates may register for the OPI and WPT on the Language Testing International website.

Program Policies

Candidates in the QUEST program must major in a liberal arts/science discipline.
Candidates in the QUEST program must satisfy all general education requirements, and specific departmental requirements for their liberal arts/science major in order to be eligible for a B.A. or B.S. degree in their area of specialization. They must also complete the requirements for the School of Education.
New Jersey teacher certification requires that 6 credits be taken in behavioral sciences (sociology, anthropology, or psychology); and 3 credits be taken in biology, physiology, or health. The courses also may be taken to satisfy college core (general education) requirements, the liberal arts /science required courses or electives.
No more than 15 credits in education courses, taken at the graduate level in the junior and senior years, may be applied as dual undergraduate and graduate credit.
The State of NJ requires two (2) semesters of student teaching: the first semester is part-time and is called Advanced Clinical Practice; the second semester is full-time and is called Apprenticeship Teaching. Upon completion of the Apprenticeship Teaching and all required EDUC courses, students will have met the eligibility requirements for teacher certification.
In order to maintain good academic standing and eligibility for licensure, 3.0 GPA must be maintained throughout the program.
To complete the Master of Arts in Teaching degree in five years, students may need to take summer courses, depending upon their particular liberal arts/science program requirements.