Hempstead,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Advanced Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language in Hempstead United States | Hofstra University
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,425
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This program offers courses that prepare candidates for New York State's initial teacher certification in English as a Second Language (ESL) across all grade levels, from preschool through high school. Designed for educators who already possess a master's degree or higher in education and hold New York certification in a non-TESOL field, the curriculum combines classroom instruction with hands-on teaching experiences in diverse school environments, concluding with an intensive practicum. Key educational components like literacy instruction, cultural diversity, special education strategies, and technology integration are woven throughout the coursework. The program aligns with both National TESOL Standards and National Board for Professional Teaching Standards requirements. Typically, students finish the program within one academic year.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Possession of a master's degree or higher.
New York state certification in an area other than TESOL (permanent, initial, or professional).
A minimum overall GPA of 3.0, or it's equivalent (e.g., a 3.0 in a completed graduate program). We encourage you to submit all transcripts from your undergraduate work and any graduate work for consideration.
Two letters of reference addressing the applicant's potential to succeed in the teaching profession and in the program coursework.
Interview with the director of the TESOL Program.
A written personal statement of professional intent or rationale.
12 s.h. of foreign language study or demonstrated proficiency in a second language.
Students who hold permanent certification must also complete General Education and Content core requirements.
TOEFL - 80
IELTS - 6.5
New York state certification in an area other than TESOL (permanent, initial, or professional).
A minimum overall GPA of 3.0, or it's equivalent (e.g., a 3.0 in a completed graduate program). We encourage you to submit all transcripts from your undergraduate work and any graduate work for consideration.
Two letters of reference addressing the applicant's potential to succeed in the teaching profession and in the program coursework.
Interview with the director of the TESOL Program.
A written personal statement of professional intent or rationale.
12 s.h. of foreign language study or demonstrated proficiency in a second language.
Students who hold permanent certification must also complete General Education and Content core requirements.
TOEFL - 80
IELTS - 6.5
Tuition
USD
25,425