Overview

Learning outcomes

This thirty-six credit Second Language Education (TESOL) program from State University of New York at New Paltz leads to certification (initial and professional) in English to Speakers of Other Languages (Pre K-12).

21st century school districts need skilled and compassionate educators capable of working with culturally and linguistically diverse students. The School of Education at SUNY New Paltz is a state-wide leader in preparing English as a New Language (ENL) teachers for the challenges and rewards of working with this growing group of students in schools.

Options for Current and Aspiring Teachers

A comprehensive 36-credit program is available for teacher candidates in Second Language Education who are not yet certified as ESOL teachers in the State of New York. The College also runs the Intensive Teacher Institute, which offers a clinically-rich, 15-credit curriculum specifically for alreadycertified teachers who want to add a powerful new credential in English as a New Language instruction to their résumés.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Teaching English as a New Language I
Fieldwork I Second Language Education
Foundations of Bilingual/Bicultural Education
Second Language Learning
Fieldwork II Second Language Education
Applied Linguistics for Teachers of English as a New Language (ENL)

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Paltz, United States

Disciplines

Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 218 other Masters in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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130

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Other requirements

General requirements

One official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate course work; the baccalaureate transcript should be from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average in the major, and a 3.0 cumulative GPA overall. Candidates must have completed a baccalaureate degree with a concentration in one of the liberal arts or sciences.
An admission essay demonstrating experience and/or interest in working with culturally and linguistically diverse students.
Satisfactory completion of twelve semester hours of study of a language other than English. All courses must be conducted in the target language.
Three letters of recommendation.
For international students, a minimum score of 90 on the internet-based TOEFL exam.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

23100 USD / year

≈ 23100 USD / year
Out-of-State

23100 USD / year

≈ 23100 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

New Paltz

United States

1138 - 2480 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Learning outcomes

Options for Current and Aspiring Teachers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New Paltz

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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