Program Overview
Our graduate programs in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to effectively teach English language learners while preparing to meet state certification requirements.
Our curriculum is designed to meet the growing demand for teachers who work with English language learners, focusing on the theories, strategies, and methods for teaching this specialized population. You’ll gain an awareness and understanding of the sociocultural and sociolinguistic issues that impact the acquisition of English as an additional language, as well as advance your abilities for effective communication. Our graduates are highly motivated to advance in a field that allows them to help others across borders and cultures, and indeed, you’ll have opportunities to travel abroad as you study TESOL at Niagara.
Flexibility
Our program is designed for the working professional, so you can schedule our course load at your own pace and take classes online.
Experiential Learning
Gain hands-on experience as a TESOL teacher by building your skills and knowledge base through a range of observations and teaching environments, under the oversight of outstanding mentor-teachers and field supervisors.
Research Opportunities
Participate in research projects where you can collaborate with faculty to present at local and national conferences, contribute to scholarly projects, and engage with professional organizations like the NYS TESOL Association and NYS Association for Bilingual Education.
As an elementary school principal with a large ELL population at our school I have used the methodologies taught in my TESOL Advanced Certification classes time and time again. Many of the research-based instructional techniques we have ingrained into our classrooms have origins from the NU coursework. We partnered with NU to offer a microcredential in TESOL for our teachers and hosted it on our campus. We now have three teachers who have decided to pursue their full Masters Degrees because of their satisfaction from the program.Brianna Lanoye, ‘19 Elementary School Principal
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School
Discovery Awaits
What You’ll Study at Niagara University
We offer multiple pathways to advance your studies in TESOL: The Master of Science in Education program, and an advanced certificate.
Our M.S.Ed. program is designed for you to seek initial teacher certification in New York state for TESOL, while also satisfying other requirements for professional certification. You’ll be expected to demonstrate competency in each of the standards associated with the national association of TESOL, while completing at least 12 credit hours of study in a language(s) other than English.
The advanced certificate in TESOL program is for practicing teachers who hold initial certification in education and wish to add more credentials. The certificate program requires you to enter with initial teacher certification and complete 12 credit hours of study in a language(s) other than English to prepare for New York state certification in TESOL. International candidates can see qualification in their home jurisdiction if they are not seeking certification in New York
Find Your Best Self
Knowledge, Experience, and Skill Development
Advanced ability to effectively communicate
Foundational knowledge in theories, strategies, and methods for teaching English language learners
Broader understanding of the sociocultural and sociolinguistic issues that impact learners
What is TESOL Education?
Prepare to Soar
Academic, Experiential, and Career Pathways
Career Pathways
ESL Instructors/Coordinators
Reading Recovery Teachers
Translators
Voluntary Service Workers
Accreditations
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NU offers rolling admissions, which means that you can apply at any time for the upcoming semester. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and students are typically notified of an admission decision in 3-4 weeks. What’s stopping you?
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