Overview

About the English for Speakers of Other Languages program

The English for Speakers of Other Languages program of the University at Buffalo is also for you if you have already obtained initial teacher certification before entering the program, but you aspire to complete both a master's degree in ESOL education and satisfy grades K–12 professional ESOL certification requirements. Our program focuses on teaching English as a new language to speakers of other languages in American educational systems: early childhood, childhood and secondary schools.

If you already have obtained your teacher certification and are looking to add to your professional skill set, our ESOL certificate of advanced study is for you. Our extension program focuses on teaching English as a new language to speakers of other languages in American educational systems: early childhood, childhood and secondary schools. To be eligible for this program, you must have native or near native proficiency in both English and Spanish.

Why English for Speakers of Other Languages Education at UB?

The features of our program include:

research and evaluation projects, including field experiences and projects in collaboration with local schools' bilingual and second language programs

study of English language learners and bilingual education students

study of foundation of bilingual, dual and second language education

study of bilingualism and first and second language acquisition

study of developmental readers, second language reading processes, and reading instruction at elementary grades; second language literacy; adolescent literacy practice; language, literacy and culture; children's and young adult literature; and classroom reading and second language assessment

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychology Foundations of Education

Literacy Acquisition and Instruction, PreK-Primary

ESL Literacy/Focus Reading

Linguistics for L2 Educators

Language Acquisition

Literacy/Focus Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-05-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

54 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Language Studies Teaching View 1035 other Masters in Language Studies in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for this program, you must have majored in or completed 30 credit hours in one of the following areas: English, languages other than English, Linguistics, a speech-related field

You must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution

Application fee: A $50 non-refundable application fee

Test scores

Contact information for two individuals who will each be asked to provide an electronic recommendation letter

Unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended

Statement of education and career goals

Applicants to the master's degree program (professional certification) must have applied for, or received, New York State initial teacher certification in the matching certification area

Official original proof of your degree

A course-by-course transcript evaluation by NACES

A copy of your passport biographical page

Official test scores for either the TOEFL, IELTS or PTE

Financial documentation

An official bank statement

Tuition Fee

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International

23100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11550 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

23100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11550 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

11310 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5655 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Buffalo

920 - 1560 USD /month

Living costs

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

Financing

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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for English for Speakers of Other Languages.

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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