FAQs

The program is “non-certification” because it does not automatically lead to New York State K–12 certification that is required for teaching in K-12 public schools. If you already hold a NYS initial teaching certification, you may pursue additional certification for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

There are no prerequisites for TESOL courses and they can be taken in any order. 

Please see the Loading... for detailed program information. 

No, there are no field placement hours in the program. 

Yes, up to six graduate credit hours may be transferred from regionally accredited institutions. To have a course approved:

1. If you are considering taking a course elsewhere, consult with your advisor to see if it will be transferrable.
2. If you have already taken a course elsewhere, submit the syllabus to your advisor for evaluation.
3. If approved, fill out the grad transfer credit form, attach transcripts, and get the appropriate signatures.

For additional information, please see the Transfer of Academic Credit policy. 

You will be notified by the Graduate Admissions office with an acceptance letter in the mail. The letter will have instructions on how to pay a deposit to secure your spot in the program. After the deposit is paid, you will receive a letter with information on how to set up an account and register for classes.

For questions related to financial aid, please contact the Financial Aid Office.

For questions related to tuition payment and reimbursement, please contact the Student Accounts Office.

Visit the FAQs for Graduate Students site for information about about:

• when to apply for graduation
• participation in the Commencement ceremony
• other related information

Also see this Graduate Student Checklist for a list of specific graduation-related tasks with dates and deadlines.