Overview

With a strong emphasis on theory, research and practicum experience, the Childhood Education and TESOL master’s program from Canisius College will prepare you to meet the needs of young English language learners.

You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the psychological and social factors that affect second language learning. You will also learn techniques that have proven effective when teaching students from a variety of backgrounds and for whom English is not their first language.

This program combines course content from the Childhood (Grades 1-6) and the TESOL (Grades K-12) program. You will earn initial certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) and TESOL (Grades K-12).

Distinctions

This comprehensive program features inclusive strategies related to linguistics, literacy and second language acquisition.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Classroom Management

Inclusive Strategies

Linguistics, Literacy, & Second Language Acquisition

Literacy and the Arts in the Elementary Classroom

Child Abuse Workshop

Curriculum, Assessment, & Methods of Teaching Native Language Arts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

54 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education 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

Duolingo English Test

105

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

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98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

Free Online Application

Personal Statement

Resume

Two Letters of Recommendation - letters can be personal, professional or academic references

Transcripts from the institution you have, or will be receiving, your degree from - unofficial or in progress transcripts are acceptable to begin the admissions review process

Applicants with less than a 3.0 undergraduate GPA will undergo additional review

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25515 USD / year

≈ 25515 USD / year
Out-of-State

25515 USD / year

≈ 25515 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

25515 USD / year

≈ 25515 USD / year

Living costs

Buffalo

United States

920 - 1560 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Childhood Education and TESOL.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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Overview

Distinctions

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

Buffalo

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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