Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Discovery Awaits
Teachers who specialize in ESL (English as a second language) and TESOL (teaching English to speakers of other languages) fill the vital role of supporting students of all ages in acquiring English language skills.
Features
ACADEMIC CONCENTRATIONS
English, Liberal Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Spanish, and French
FIELD EXPERIENCE
Comprehensive field experiences begin in the first semester of study and continue each semester of the program
HIGH DEMAND
The increasing demand for ESL teachers has created a multitude of ESL job opportunities in the U.S. and internationally
Program Details
As a TESOL teacher, you will experience the satisfaction of enabling students to learn a new language and facilitating their adaptation to American culture. You can work locally, nationally and throughout the world.
The overall goal of the TESOL program is to provide teacher candidates with a strong pedagogical core and study in cultural perspectives, language acquisition, linguistics, English grammar, and instructional methods of second language teaching at all grades levels.
The College of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Our proven record of quality programs provides students with extensive practical field experience, state-of-the-art instructional technology, and an outstanding career placement reputation.
Contact Us
College of Education
Maritza Mulready, Assistant Dean mmulready@niagara.edu 716.286.8233
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Program Highlights
Qualified to teach All Grades (K-12)
Diagnostic observation rooms
Model pre-K through 12 classrooms
Family Literacy Center
Interactive teaching labs