The programs in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) are designed to prepare practicing and prospective teachers, researchers, and leaders with a firm foundation in applied linguistics and language and literacy development to meet the needs of students from diverse backgrounds. Including a substantial field-based component, our TESOL programs are premised on the integration of theory and practice and a reflective model of teaching that incorporates collaboration with colleagues, students, and communities.
Advanced Certificate
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Post-Baccalaureate Study
Learn to teach English around the world by building a strong foundation in second language theory and practice, language pedagogy, and completing internships in various sites throughout the city.
Master of Arts
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Grades K–12, Initial Certification
Engage in rigorous course work and hands-on learning in K–12 education sites as you prepare to teach English to diverse speakers in local and international contexts.
Master of Arts
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Non-Certification
Learn to teach English in local and international contexts through rigorous course work, hands-on learning in adult education sites, and study abroad options.
Master of Arts
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages in Shanghai and NYC
This two-year program, taught at NYU Shanghai and in New York City, prepares you to become an expert English teacher for children and adolescents in China.
Master of Arts
World Language Education / Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Dual Certification
Broaden your career options by becoming eligible for both New York initial teaching certification in a world language and TESOL.
Doctor of Philosophy
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Engage in course work and research focused on language education pedagogy, language assessment, sociolinguistics, intercultural communication, and bilingual and multilingual teaching and learning in local and global contexts.
Minor
Teacher Education
Explore a career as a classroom teacher or in fields such as psychology, advocacy, or social work through the study of education and human development in this undergraduate minor.
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Bilingual Education
Prepare to work with students from diverse linguistic and educational backgrounds through a career as a K–12 bilingual education teacher or researcher.
World Language Education
Prepare for a career as a teacher of Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, or Spanish to learners in diverse national and international settings.