ONLINE MASTER OF SCIENCE TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (TESOL)
A Powerful Educational Experience
Niagara University offers innovative online 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 non-native 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 online 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.