Queens,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Education - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) in Queens United States | St. John's University
St. John's University
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Queens United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,740
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
This 33-credit graduate program, grounded in research and standards, is designed for educators pursuing a Master of Science Degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). It caters to professionals aiming to support linguistically and culturally diverse learners through innovative, critically engaged pedagogy and socially conscious teaching methods. The curriculum emphasizes multimodal instructional design tailored for ENL (English as a New Language) students, covering essential topics like dual language methodologies, the psychological and sociological aspects of teaching diverse learners, effective assessment tools, individualized instruction strategies (including for special education), technology integration, and hands-on field experiences to cultivate reflective teaching practices. Our 11-course sequence equips candidates to become skilled, compassionate, and culturally responsive educators of English Language Learners (ELLs).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
In addition, the following are required for admission:
A Bachelor's degree
Official college transcripts showing a B (3.0 GPA) or better average
New York State initial teacher certification. Candidates who do not hold initial certification and desire to obtain NYS certification should apply to the joint M.S. Ed. program in Childhood Education or Adolescent Education and TESOL.
International students or students who do not wish to obtain NYS certification are not required to hold initial certification
Proficiency in English: Students who have international academic credentials must demonstrate proficiency in English at the start of the program by passing oral language, and written reading and writing proficiency tests in English administered by the University's ESL Department. Students who do not demonstrate adequate English language proficiency will be required to take ESL course work to bring their English language proficiency to the required level, as recommended by the ESL Director. Such coursework will not be used to meet a program prerequisite and will not count towards meeting the credits required for the TESOL degree.
Essay/Statement of Goals
Two letters of recommendation
A Bachelor's degree
Official college transcripts showing a B (3.0 GPA) or better average
New York State initial teacher certification. Candidates who do not hold initial certification and desire to obtain NYS certification should apply to the joint M.S. Ed. program in Childhood Education or Adolescent Education and TESOL.
International students or students who do not wish to obtain NYS certification are not required to hold initial certification
Proficiency in English: Students who have international academic credentials must demonstrate proficiency in English at the start of the program by passing oral language, and written reading and writing proficiency tests in English administered by the University's ESL Department. Students who do not demonstrate adequate English language proficiency will be required to take ESL course work to bring their English language proficiency to the required level, as recommended by the ESL Director. Such coursework will not be used to meet a program prerequisite and will not count towards meeting the credits required for the TESOL degree.
Essay/Statement of Goals
Two letters of recommendation
Tuition
USD
25,740