Overview

The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program from Binghamton University offers the Master of Science in Education (MSEd) and the Master of Arts (MA) degrees.

The MA enables graduates to teach in English as a Second Language (ESL) programs on college campuses or in other English programs across the globe.

This track is also suitable for international students who wish to be involved in English education around the world, such as ESL programs in higher education or other intensive English programs.

The MSEd is designed for those who are already certified and are looking to teach English Language Learners (ELLs) in K-12 settings.

Degrees Offered

MSEd in TESOL

MA in TESOL

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Students are assigned a faculty advisor who will offer guidance throughout their academic career. Our lively curriculum reflects the rapidly changing needs of the national population by including language teaching in global perspectives, technology-enhanced language teaching, and courses embedded in field experience.

After You Graduate

The completion of the MA degree allows graduates to work in ESL programs on college campuses, while earning the MSEd and meeting other requirements leads to New York State certification as a TESOL teacher.

Employment opportunities for teachers have improved significantly over the last few years.
Alumni of our programs in education teach at numerous schools regionally and around the country.
Due to strict licensure rules, a New York State teaching license is well respected across the nation.
Typically, graduates of the programs easily find employment as teachers in other states.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methods & Assessment for English Language Learners
Second Language Acquisition
Grammar for English Teachers
Internship in TESOL

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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Rolling Admission.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Binghamton, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies 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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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Provide a complete set of your undergraduate (and, if applicable, graduate) transcripts
Have earned, at minimum 3.0 GPA over your entire undergraduate career
You must provide financial documentation that supports what you have indicated as your source of funding
Proof of English Proficiency: TOEFL iBT, TOEFL Essentials, IELTS, PTE Academic and Duolingo English Test scores
Résumé or curriculum vitae
Two letters of recommendation

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

26340 USD / year

≈ 26340 USD / year
Out-of-State

26340 USD / year

≈ 26340 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

Binghamton

United States

910 - 1984 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Degrees Offered

Internships, Research Opportunities and More

After You Graduate

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

Binghamton

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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