Program Overview
The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at Long Island University (LIU) is a MA programme in Education over 24 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 to Speakers of Other Languages (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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,178 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 1,178 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (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
- Psychological Foundations of Education
- Social Foundations of American Education
- Education for Cultural Diversity
- Introduction to Educational Research
- Accommodating Learners with Special Needs in Inclusive Settings (Includes Technology and Inclusion)
- Methods and Materials in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages or Dialects
- Advanced Methods and Evaluation in TESOL
- TESOL in Content Areas: Science, Humanities and Social Science
- Adolescent Health-Risk Workshop
- Educational Theory & Practice Courses
- Second-Language Literature Acquisition
- Bilingual Education and ESL: Theory and Practice
- Co-Related Content Course
- Descriptive Linguistics
- Pre-Student Teaching Seminar: Critical Issues in Education (passing grade required)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Application for Admission.
- Application fee (non-refundable). Official copies of your undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts from any college(s) or universities you have attended.
- Applicants must have achieved at least a 2.5 overall and 2.75 in major grade point average or equivalent in a bachelor\'s program.
- Personal Statement that addresses the reason you are interested in pursuing graduate work in this area of study.
- Students for whom English is a second language must submit official score results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,178 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 1,178 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,178 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 1,178 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Long Island University (LIU) 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 Long Island University (LIU)
Long Island University (LIU)
Brookville, United States
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University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months