Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (M.S.)

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (TESOL)

A Powerful Educational Experience

Niagara University offers innovative master’s degree and certificate programs in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). As English continues to expand as a medium for global communication, the demand for qualified English language teachers increases. Likewise, as the nonnative English-speaking immigrant population increases in this country, teachers of English as New Language are needed to provide linguistic and cultural training.

Niagara’s TESOL programs will prepare students to meet certification requirements, and will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the needs of English language learners.

Curriculum

Niagara University offers the master of science degree in TESOL. This 37 credit hour program is designed for candidates seeking certification in English to Speakers of Other Languages (Pre-K–12) with a degree in education, holding initial teacher certification in New York State. This master’s degree can also be applied to satisfy requirements for professional certification. Candidates are expected to demonstrate competency in each of the standards associated with the nationally recognized association of TESOL. Candidates seeking New York State certification in ESOL must complete 12 credit hours of study in a language(s) other than English.

FLEXIBILITY

Students can complete the Master of Science in education degree program in TESOL in two years.

AFFORDABILITY

Graduate assistantships, scholarship opportunities, and over 60 different awards for well-qualified matriculated graduate students exist to make graduate school more affordable.

QUALITY

Build knowledge through a range of TESOL observations and teaching experiences under the supervision of outstanding mentorteachers and field supervisors.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (TESOL)

Our students understand the importance of effective communication, and are highly motivated to enter or advance in a field that allows them to work across borders and cultures, and to help others. Teaching English abroad is another option for our students and it is the experience of a lifetime.

Recent graduates, people changing careers, or people contemplating a few more years of working before retirement are all perfect candidates to take TESOL courses.

“Looking back over my years at Niagara in the College of Education, I can see how all the teaching experiences — and other experiences — I received through the university have prepared me for my teaching job at Keshequa Central Schools. I will always consider Niagara University a home.”

Gretchen Schwarzmueller, ’15 Georgetown, S.C.

About Niagara University

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