Teachers of Students with Speech-Language Disabilities – Bilingual (English-Spanish Extension) MS

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Requirements for Admission

In addition to all of the requirements for admission to the TSSLD curriculum, students applying for the bilingual (Spanish and English) extension must pass a Communication Sciences Program-administered evaluation of written and oral proficiency in Spanish and English.

Requirements for the Degree

In addition to all of the TSSLD requirements identified above, students must complete the following Extension requirements:

A. 12 additional credits of coursework:

B. School-based Language Practicum

A school-based language practicum (COMSC 72900 for 1 credit) must involve work with Spanish-speaking children eligible for bilingual education services.

C. NYSTCE Tests for English Language Proficiency

NYSTCE tests for English Language Proficiency Assessment (LPA) and the Target Language Proficiency Assessment (TLPA).