Program Overview
The Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) at Hofstra University is a MEd programme in Education over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,192 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,192 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Hempstead, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Development and Learning in Childhood and Adolescence
- Immigrant Children in the U.S. School
- Information Technology for Teachers
- Linguistic Component
- Linguistics for Teachers of English-Language Learners
- Language, Culture and Identity: Literacy Issues for Teachers and Children Semester
- Approaches to English Grammar
- Second Language Acquisition
- Society and Culture
- Contemporary Cultures of Latin America
- Fundamentals of Anthropology Semester
- Celebrating Humanity: Aesthetic Experience and Education in Global Perspective
- Foundational Perspectives in Multicultural Education
- The Family as Educator: Multicultural Dimensions
- Multicultural Education in the Metropolitan Area
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Criteria
Applications for admission to a Master of Science in Education program in the Department of Teacher Education Programs are made to the Graduate Admission Office. Students who do not fully meet admission requirements may be required to complete prerequisite courses concurrently with the completion of the master\xc2\x92s program requirements. Admission is based on a comprehensive review of multiple criteria, including the following:
- An overall GPA of 2.75 or higher in all course work.
- A GPA of 2.75 or higher in liberal arts and sciences course work.
- Two letters of reference addressing the applicant\xc2\x92s potential to succeed in the teaching profession and in graduate course work.
- Completion of General Education Core and Content requirements for teacher education programs (see below).
- Interview with the director of the TESOL Program.
- A written personal statement of professional intent and rationale.
- 12 semester hours of foreign language study or demonstrated proficiency in a second language.
The department understands that any single criterion may not reliably predict a candidate\xc2\x92s potential for success in the program. Candidates may wish to apply if they do not meet one of the criteria but feel that other aspects of their experience might compensate.
General Education Core Requirements
In order to ensure that prospective teachers have a broad education in the liberal arts and sciences, all students must have completed undergraduate course work from each of the content areas below.
- Artistic Expression/Humanities (3 s.h.)
- Communication (3 s.h.)
- Information Retrieval or placement exam (3 s.h.)
- Concepts in History/Social Science (0-3 s.h.)
- Language other than English (12 s.h.)
- Scientific Processes (3 s.h.)
- Mathematical Processes (3 s.h.)
- Literature, Analysis and Written Expression (6 s.h.)
Course work for the general education core in the liberal arts and sciences must have a GPA of 2.75 or above with no grades below a C-.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,192 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,192 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,192 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,192 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Hofstra University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Hofstra University
Hofstra University
Hempstead, United States
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- Duration 18 months