Overview

Track I candidates (who are seeking their first teaching certificate) must complete the 15-week New York State required student teaching experience. Track II candidates (who have a NYS teaching certificate in another content area) must complete 20 days of clinical practice experience within an ESL Pre-K–12 school environment.

By the end of this Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at Mercy College New York program, students should be able to:

Demonstrate a solid content knowledge base that enables them to deliver effective educational and professional services based on current research, theory and practice
Employ multiple pedagogical and professional strategies and tools to enable them to be effective practitioners in educational settings and deliver services that promote students’ intellectual, social, and emotional development
Understand the diverse cultural, linguistic, learning, and social strengths and needs of all populations, and incorporate and demonstrate sensitivity to the richness of diverse cultures when providing educational and other school services
Employ technology to deliver information, instruction, and professional services to all members of the school community
Reflect on professional practice to make educational decisions and enhance student learning
Demonstrate positive dispositions that enable them to work as effective educators, citizens, and practitioners within the school and broader community

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Education in Today's Schools
Linguistics
Teach Writing/Writing Process
Student Teaching Experience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-22 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Duolingo English Test

110

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Credits

33 SCH

33-36

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 945 other Masters in Language Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Duolingo English Test

110

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Other requirements

General requirements

Letters of recommendation
Personal statement
Résumé
Test scores
Additional transcripts from other colleges or universities

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

34320 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1040 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

34320 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1040 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

34320 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1040 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for New York City

1819 - 3968 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

Available Scholarships

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