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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

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.

Application Extended: Still Accepting Applications

Markers

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.

Application Extended: Still Accepting Applications

Classroom

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.

Application Extended: Still Accepting Applications

Lecture

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.

teacher working with students

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.

Application Extended: Still Accepting Applications

Students and Teacher

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.

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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.

Degree Details
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Faculty

Miriam Eisenstein Ebsworth

Associate Professor of English Education

mee1@nyu.edu

Erica Saldívar García

Clinical Assistant Professor and Program Director of TESOL, Bilingual, and World Language Education

saldivar.erica@nyu.edu

Robin E. Harvey

Clinical Associate Professor of TESOL, Bilingual and World Language Education

robin.harvey@nyu.edu

John Liang

Director, Multilingual Multicultural Studies/TESOL Program, Clinical Professor of Teaching and Learning in Multilingual Multicultural Studies/TESOL

jl15825@nyu.edu

Lorena Llosa

Vice Dean of Academic Affairs, Professor of Education

lorena.llosa@nyu.edu

Shondel Nero

Professor of Language Education

shondel.nero@nyu.edu

Kentei Takaya

Director, Multilingual Multicultural Studies/TESOL Program; Clinical Professor of Teaching and Learning in Multilingual Multicultural Studies/TESOL (NYU Shanghai)

kt350@nyu.edu

Kongji Qin

Associate Professor of Language Education

kongji.qin@nyu.edu

Heather Woodley

Clinical Associate Professor of TESOL, Bilingual Education, and World Language Education

hwoodley@nyu.edu

Related Programs

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.