Curriculum and Teaching: Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)

Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)

Admission Requirements

Master of Science in Education

Applications for admission to a master of science in education program in the department of curriculum and teaching are made to the Graduate Admission Office. Students who do not fully meet admission requirements may be required to complete prerequisite courses concurrently with the completion of the master's program requirements. Admission is based on a comprehensive review of multiple criteria, including the following:

1. An overall GPA of 2.75 or higher in all course work.
2. A GPA of 2.75 or higher in liberal arts and sciences course work.
3. Two letters of reference addressing the applicant's potential to succeed in the teaching profession and in graduate course work.
4. Completion of General Education Core and Content requirements for teacher education programs (see more).
5. Interview with the director of the TESOL Program.
6. A written personal statement of professional intent and rationale.
7. 12 semester hours of foreign language study or demonstrated proficiency in a second language.

The department understands that any single criterion may not reliably predict a candidate's potential for success in the program. Candidates may wish to apply if they do not meet one of the criteria but feel that other aspects of their experience might compensate.

Advanced Certificate

Applications for admission to the C.A.S. TESOL program in the department of curriculum and teaching are made to the Graduate Admission Office. Students who do not fully meet admission requirements may be required to complete prerequisite courses concurrently with completion of the certification program requirements. Admission is based on a comprehensive review of multiple criteria, including the following:

1. Possession of a master's or higher degree in education.
2. New York state certification in an area other than TESOL (provisional, permanent, initial or professional).
3. An overall GPA of 2.75 or higher in all course work.
4. Two letters of reference addressing the applicant's potential to succeed in the teaching profession and in the program course work.
5. Interview with the director of the TESOL Program.
6. A written personal statement of professional intent or rationale.
7. 12 s.h. of foreign language study or demonstrated proficiency in a second language.
8. Students who hold provisional or permanent certification must also complete General Education and Content core requirements.

The department understands that any single criterion may not reliably predict a student's potential for success in the program. Candidates may wish to apply even if they do not meet one of the criteria but feel that other aspects of their experience might compensate.