Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

The Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Master's level program will prepare teacher candidates to be certified to teach English language learners (ELLs) in public and private schools. This program prepares students to teach children and adolescents for whom English as an additional language. this program will lead to New York State TESOL PreK-12 teacher certification by offering two pathwasy to NYS teacher certification and a Master's of Science in Education (MSEd) degree with a concentration in TESOL. In addition, this program offers the MSEd degree with a concentration in TESOL to individuals not seeking NYS teacher certification but who are seeking the MSEd degree to work with English language learners (ELLs) in a range of public and private settings (i.e. community-based NGOs, etc.).

Track Specific Requirements

Track 1

Track 1 leads to a Master of Science in Education degree and to NYS Teacher Initial Certification in TESOL. Candidates must complete the courses required for a New York State initial certificate in early childhood, childhood or adolescence education or its equivalent from another state. Official transcripts and a copy of the certificate must be submitted when it is received from the New York State Department of Education. The candidate must also take the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or an approved equivalent examination and request the submission of official scores to the College. The CSI Code is 2778. Applicants should apply directly to the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to take the examination.

Track 2

Track 2 leads to a Master of Science in Education degree and to NYS Teacher Initial Certification in TESOL. NY State Initial Certification in another license area (early childhood, childhood, adolescence education) is NOT required for admissions. However, candidates must have an introductory academic experience in the following areas: A) special education; B) learning and development; C) social foundations of education; and D) literacy education, linguistics, or English Education. Applicants may be admitted as conditionally matriculated students while they complete these educational requirements. The candidate must also take the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or an approved equivalent examination and request the submission of official scores to the College. The CSI Code is 2778. Applicants should apply directly to the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to take the examination.