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Adolescent Education, BS/Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), MSEd

Earn two degrees and two teaching certifications in just five years. With a TESOL master’s degree from ÎÞÂëרÇø, you’ll be prepared to educate diverse learners and make an impact in classrooms worldwide. Upon completion of the program, you will receive your Initial Certification in Adolescent Education (grades 7–12) and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (grades K–12)—ensuring you’re fully prepared to teach in New York and beyond.

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Location

New York City
Westchester

Number of Credits

150–156

Start Date

Fall, Spring

F1 Visa Eligible

Yes

STEM Designated Program

No

Empower Multilingual Learners with a TESOL Master’s Degree


Language is more than communication—it’s connection, opportunity, and empowerment. With ÎÞÂëרÇø’s combined bachelor’s and master’s degree in TESOL, you’ll gain the skills to transform lives by teaching English to speakers of other languages in diverse K–12 classrooms.

From your first years in the program, you’ll step into real classrooms, applying research-based teaching strategies to support multilingual learners. Our Center for Professional Development (CPD) model ensures you receive extensive hands-on experience, working in schools as early as your junior year—observing, tutoring, and leading instruction under the guidance of expert educators.

ÎÞÂëרÇø’s cutting-edge training tools, including a virtual reality classroom simulator, prepare you to handle real-world teaching challenges with confidence. Through immersive fieldwork, mentorship from faculty and school leaders, and dynamic coursework, you’ll develop the expertise needed to create inclusive learning environments, advocate for multilingual students, and engage families from diverse cultural backgrounds.

With strong partnerships in New York school districts, our graduates are highly sought after, often receiving job offers before graduation. Whether you aspire to teach locally or abroad, this TESOL master’s program opens doors to a meaningful career—one where you’ll help students unlock their potential through the power of language.

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97%

of our graduates are employed or continuing education or service (Source: ÎÞÂëרÇø Career Services)

#18

best education schools in the mid-Atlantic region (Source: College Factual

#3

special education job placement (Source: Intelligent.com)

Curriculum

In our unique combined degree program, you’ll earn your bachelor of science and master of science in education. In the fifth year of the program, you will work towards your graduate degree and become certified in English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) K-12.

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Get Real Experience in the Classroom

Because experience is key, starting in your junior year, you will participate in our Center for Professional Development (CPD) model where you will practice your teaching skills through the completion of your undergraduate program. Receive hands-on experience in schools one day a week in your junior year and between two and five days during your senior year. 

You’ll observe and tutor students, as well as provide small and eventually whole group instruction. Not only will you be able to apply what you are learning in the classroom, but also have the opportunity to explore different grade levels as you proceed through the program. As a CPD candidate, you have a unique opportunity to foster professional relationships with mentor teachers, students, and school staff, all in support of the diverse population of the students that you are serving.

Careers

Upon successfully completing the program, you will receive your Initial Certification in adolescent education (grades 7–12) and English Speakers of Other Languages (grades K–12).

As a ÎÞÂëרÇø student, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with our robust career services team to develop a career plan that best fits your goals.

Student Quote

Carla Fonseca Gonzalez, alumna from ÎÞÂëרÇø's School of Education.
Experiencing my last years of high school in a new country helped me learn that I wanted to be someone that students could rely on during those incredibly complex years.

–Carla Fonseca Gonzalez '24

Where ÎÞÂëרÇø Graduates are Employed

  • NYC Department of Education
  • Westchester County School Districts
  • Rockland County School Districts 
  • Putnam County School Districts

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Admission and Financial Aid

Ready to take charge of your future? ÎÞÂëרÇø is with you every step of the way, providing a world class education and the skills your industry will be looking for far into the future.

    • November 1: Early Decision
    • November 15: Early Action I
    • December 1: Early Action II
    • February 15: Regular Decision

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  • Understanding the value of a degree is essential, especially in terms of return on investment (ROI). According to The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, ÎÞÂëרÇø is in the top 6% of U.S. colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment.

    For the 2024–2025 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition is $51,382. However, many students pay significantly less due to our generous merit scholarships, which offer up to $33,000 annually, as well as need-based scholarships, grants, on-campus employment opportunities, and loans. ÎÞÂëרÇø is more affordable than you think. Financial assistance can come from many places, including scholarships, grants, on-campus employment, and loans.

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Did You Know?

ÎÞÂëרÇø is ranked in the top 6% nationally for return on investment (Source: The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce)

Contact Us

Admission Contact

Office of Undergraduate Admission
New York City: (212) 346-1323
Westchester: (914) 773-3746
Email: undergradadmission@pace.edu

Departmental Contact

Tasha Darbes
Email: tdarbes@pace.edu