Contact

Zaline Roy-Campbell, 200 Huntington Hall, 315-443-8194, zmroycam@syr.edu

This program leads to a master’s degree and recommendation for New York State certification in teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), PreK-12.  It reflects cutting edge theory and practice related to helping English language learners develop proficiency in English literacy and academic language skills.  The program aligns with the professional standards of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Organization, and the New York State Teaching and Learning Standards and prepares teachers to be agents of change who work to transform education in ways that will fully serve the needs of English language learners.

This program is designed for those with NYS certification, and is a 30-credit course of study.  It can be pursued full-time over a year, in a fall-spring-summer sequence, or part-time over a several-year period.

The program also requires a minimum of 12 credits in one language other than English as an entry requirement.