Second Language Education: TESOL
(Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Online and asynchronous education
For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has set the bar in teacher education. Our online master’s program in Second Language Education: TESOL offers further proof. With the high demand for qualified English as a New Language (ENL) educators in New York State and around the country, a master’s degree in TESOL will prepare you to meet the needs of diverse learners in our nation’s schools, as well as those around the world who want to learn English as an additional language.
Curriculum
This fully online program, with asynchronous delivery, offers a robust curriculum for learning how to teach English as a new language. Participants are required to complete eight core courses, two elective courses, and pass a comprehensive examination.
Areas of Study
Participants take courses tailored for ENL teachers to learn a variety of skills such as:
- Integrating technology in teaching and learning
- Using linguistics to compare English to other language systems
- Applying theories and research on second language acquisition to teaching
- Utilizing a variety of assessment strategies to gauge progress and inform instruction
- Integrating principles of bilingual and multicultural education in instruction
- Teaching English grammar to second language learners
- Planning and delivering effective ESL instruction
Promising Career Potential
Graduating with a non-certification M.S.Ed. in Second Language Education: TESOL, you will be well-positioned for a high-demand career. Open positions for teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages consistently rank among top vacancies nationwide. Our graduates have gone on to successful careers as: teachers in private schools, teachers in public schools in other states, international instructors, adult educators, curriculum developers, and educational consultants.
Many of our graduates also pursue additional NYS certification in TESOL, enabling them to teach in public K-12 schools throughout the state of New York.
Learn more
Learn more about the program from Dr. Hongli Fan, associate professor and graduate coordinator.
Contact the Graduate Admissions Office with questions about the application process.
Current students, see our Resources for Current Students.