Overview

The skill of teaching English to speakers of other languages is acquired through studying specialized methods and techniques that differ from those used by teachers of English to native speakers. This preparation is the focus of the programs in TESOL PreK-12 program at The City University of New York.

In these programs, links to the ESL classroom are emphasized and students are exposed to extensive field experiences and practice. Students should be prepared to spend considerable amounts of time observing and participating in educational settings in addition to attending classes at Hunter. All fieldwork experience must be done in New York City public schools.

TESOL-MA has two tracks (or subplans). Track 1 (Subplan: TESOLLNYSC) is for applicants with no prior NYS certificate. Track 2 (Subplan: TESOLANYSC) is for applicants who have prior NYS certificate.

Exit Requirements

An overall GPA of 3.0.
Track 2 students only: Must maintain a valid and appropriate NYS certification.
Demonstrate graduate-level academic oral and written communication skills in their coursework, and the ability to serve as appropriate models of the English language for their future students.
Electronic Portfolio Evaluation or successful completion of a master’s essay (EDESL 78000).
Complete the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) workshop.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Foundations of Bilingual Education
Child and Adolescence Development
Socio-Cultural Aspects of Language
Methods in Teaching English as Second Language- PK-12 (KC)
K-12 ESL Curriculum and Materials across the Content Areas (KC)
Language Assessment in TESOL

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

30-42

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0 or a master’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.5.
A liberal arts of sciences major or interdisciplinary concentration of at least 30 credits.
A general education core in liberal arts and sciences to include: 12 credits in foreign language documented on a transcript or equivalent credits on a standardized proficiency test such as the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or the NYU Proficiency Test in Foreign Language;
Satisfactory communication skills. (An oral interview and on-site writing sample may be required to provide additional evidence of communication skills, depending on the applicant’s academic record and language proficiency as reflected in the application).
Two letters of recommendation.
A personal statement.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

20520 USD / year

≈ 20520 USD / year
Out-of-State

20520 USD / year

≈ 20520 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11090 USD / year

≈ 11090 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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Overview

Exit Requirements

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Living costs

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