Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Please note: as Clarkson University focuses on its industry relevant education, innovation and research, we have partnered with Siena College to offer these programs later in 2024. Please visit Siena's website for more information. 

Gain Classroom Experience Before You Graduate

Learn new tools for teaching multilingual learners, and apply those skills to the classroom while earning your degree. 向其他语言的人教授英语(ESOL)艺术硕士课程将为您成为一名成功的教育者奠定基础, thanks to our in-depth residency experience. 无论您是初入该领域的新手,还是正在寻求TESOL专业的硕士学位和专业认证, this MAT program will help you reach your goals. 

Why Earn an MAT With an ESOL Specialization From Clarkson?

We have designed the curriculum to fit the busy schedules of educators like yourself. The MATESOL program is completely online, in an asynchronous format, and can be completed in one year. That means you can benefit from a Clarkson education from any location in the U.S. and take courses around existing obligations.

esball国际平台客户端MATESOL项目已被纽约州教育部指定为临床丰富的强化教学研究所. 这意味着我们已经证明了我们的承诺,提供严格的课程,重点是通过我们要求的实地考察和教学实习在纽约学校的实践经验. 这将为你在现实世界中成为一名久经考验、足智多谋的教育家提供必要的准备. As a result, 该课程的毕业生有100%的就业率和100%的NYSTCE ESOL内容专业测试的通过率.

Several of our students, 教师和管理人员因其卓越表现获得了NYS TESOL和国家教师驻留中心的认可, including the James E. Weaver Award and the Baecher Teacher Leadership Award.

我们的教师将他们的教学专业知识和K-12经验结合起来,加强讲座和课堂讨论. 这些因素共同营造了一个鼓舞人心的学习环境,帮助你进入职业生涯的下一个阶段. 

What You'll Learn

The MAT ESOL program consists of 39 credit hours. In addition to field experience, teaching residencies and a graduation project, you will take courses like:

  • Curriculum and Methods of Teaching ESOL 
  • Effective Teaching for All Learners 
  • English Grammar for the ENL Teacher 
  • English Linguistics 
  • Foundations of Teaching ESOL 
  • NY State Teacher Requirements 
  • The Modern Teacher 

Every member of the Education Department faculty has secondary teaching experience. Students are successful, in part, 因为他们从老师那里得到了广泛的指导和支持,这些老师将先进的教学技巧和丰富的课堂经验带入了这个项目.

MAT ESOL Curriculum

Prerequisites (No Credits):

  • ED500: Field Experience — four days of structured observation in secondary schools. Can be organized by the CRC Department of Education coordinator Nicki Foley; please call 518-631-9870.
  • 学士学位和12学分(或证明流利)在英语以外的语言.
  • An undergraduate liberal arts core, including courses in humanities/the arts, writing/communication, social sciences and STEM.
  • 教育心理学-本科课程或esball国际平台客户端的CRC教育部门考试.

Courses (39 Credits):

  • ED502 NY State Teacher Requirements (1 credit)
  • TE502 TESOL Practicum (2 credits)
  • TE503 Professionalism in Teaching (TESOL credits) (Winter Weekend Retreat - January)
  • TE513 Curriculum and Methods of Teaching ESOL (3 credits)
  • TE517 TESOL Teaching Methods (includes 20 hours of field experience) (3 credits)
  • TE530 English Grammar for the ENL Teacher (3 credits)
  • TE531 TESOL English Linguistics (3 credits)
  • TE540 Foundations of Teaching ESOL (3 credits)
  • TE542 TESOL Literacy (includes 20 hours of field experience) (3 credits)
  • ED550 Effective Teaching for All Learners (3 credits)
  • TE551 TESOL Teaching Residency: Elementary (5 credits)
  • TE552 TESOL Teaching Residency: Secondary (5 credits)
  • ED560 The Modern Teacher (3 credits)
  • TE580 MAT Project in TESOL (3 credits)

The Clarkson Teaching Residency

MAT ESOL graduate candidates complete a half-day, year-long residency, taking full responsibility for at least two classes. One semester of the residency will be in grades K-6, and the other in grades 7-12, providing a well-rounded experience. 学生将在他们期望完成实习的地点接受面试. 进入该计划的教学驻留部分取决于完成TE513和TE540,最低成绩为B, as well as permission from the chair.

Certificate of Advanced Study in TESOL Curriculum

Prerequisites (No Credits):

  • Current New York State initial certification in another discipline.
  • 学士学位和12学分(或证明流利)在英语以外的语言.

Courses (16 Credits):

  • TE501 TESOL CAS Residency (includes 35-50 hours of field experience) (1 credit)
  • TE513 Curriculum and Methods of Teaching ESOL (3 credits)
  • TE517 TESOL Teaching Methods (includes 60 hours or 10 days of practicum) (3 credits)
  • TE530 English Grammar for the ENL Teacher (3 credits)
  • TE531 TESOL English Linguistics (3 credits)
  • TE542 TESOL Literacy (includes 60 hours or 10 days of practicum) (3 credits)

The hallmark of our program is the full-year teaching experience. 所有MAT ESOL学生都完成了一个密集的夏季在线课程,其中包括实地考察. This is designed to prepare you for the year-long residency. 实习期的一个学期将用于K-6年级的教学,另一个学期将用于7-12年级的教学, providing a well-rounded experience. 在你的导师的帮助下,你将根据职业目标和地点来规划你的实习.

To apply to the MAT program, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • 学士学位,12学分(或证明流利),英语以外的语言.
  • An undergraduate liberal arts core, including courses in humanities and the arts, writing and communication, the social sciences and STEM.
  • 学习教育心理学的本科课程或通过esball国际平台客户端CRC教育系考试.

MAT ESOL

A complete application file consists of the following:

  • Online Application Form.
  • Résumé.
  • Statement of purpose.
  • Three letters of recommendation.
  • Official transcripts.
  • Faculty interview.
  • For international applicants, an English proficiency test is required.
    • Minimum test score requirements: TOEFL (80) and TOEFL Essentials (8.5), IELTS (6.5), PTE (56) or Duolingo English Test (115).

Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) in TESOL

TESOL高级学习证书是目前寻求ESOL额外认证的纽约教师的理想选择. Prerequisites for this program include:

  • Hold a valid K-12 NYS Professional Teaching Certification.
  • 官方成绩单包括12学分(或证明流利)在英语以外的语言
  • Have earned an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.

A complete application file consists of the following:

  • Online Application Form.
  • Résumé.
  • Statement of purpose.
  • Two letters of recommendation.
  • Official transcripts.
  • For international applicants, an English proficiency test is required.
    • Minimum test score requirements: TOEFL (80) and TOEFL Essentials (8.5), IELTS (6.5), PTE (56) or Duolingo English Test (115).
    • 英语语言测试要求不会因教学语言而被免除, nor do we accept university certificates. 如果申请人在英语为母语的国家获得学位,则免除英语测试. Click here to see the list of these countries.
  • Proof of current NYS professional certification in another discipline.
  • In-person or virtual interview.

Deadlines

For students applying with a desired summer start date, completed applications must be received by April 1. For students applying with a desired fall start date, applications are due by July 1. For students applying with a desired spring start date, completed applications must be received by Nov 1. For both the CAS and MAT ESOL, the one-year program begins in the summer.

提前和准时的申请者将优先获得奖学金机会.

迟到的申请者将根据可用性考虑录取和奖学金.

We offer a wide array of grants and scholarships to help you pay for school, including program-specific assistance. 我们的TESOL课程也得到了纽约州教育部临床丰富强化教师学院的资助. 提前和准时的申请者将优先获得奖学金机会. 迟到的申请者将根据可用性考虑录取和奖学金.

Financial Aid

教学艺术硕士(MAT)课程由中部州高等教育委员会认证, the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation, 教师教育认证委员会和纽约州教育部.

esball国际平台客户端也是美国教育工作者培养质量促进会(AAQEP)的会员。. 截至2026年6月30日,以下项目已获得AAQEP的全面认证:

Career Possibilities

New York State is in dire need of teachers certified to teach ESOL. New York may need to hire 180,000 new teachers by 2027, 教育思想领袖、前纽约州立大学名誉校长南希·津弗说. With the extraordinary growth of English language learning students, teaching positions throughout New York State are going unfilled, because schools cannot find certified teachers to hire.

具有ESOL认证的教学艺术硕士学位将使您成为急需变革的一部分. When you graduate, you will be able to:

  • Earn NYS certification for ESOL.
  • Enjoy more employment flexibility and security. 
  • Teach multilingual learners in a variety of K-12 educational settings.
  • Change new directions as an educator.

Recent Employers

In recent years, 100%的项目毕业生都找到了全职工作,并在以下学校找到了职位:

  • Ballston Spa Central School District
  • Barry University
  • Brewster Central School District
  • Canajoharie Central School
  • Capital Region BOCES
  • City School District of Albany
  • East Greenbush Central Schools
  • Gloversville City School District
  • Guilderland Central School District
  • Harrison Central School District
  • Ichabod Crane Central School District
  • New York City Public Schools
  • Niskayuna Central School District
  • North Colonie Central School District
  • Schenectady City School District
  • Shenendehowa Central School District
  • South Colonie Central School District
  • Questar III BOCES
  • Troy City School District
  • Utica City School District
  • WSWHE BOCES

Contact Us

Graduate Admissions Team
Email: graduate@tualatinrealtors.com
Phone: 518-631-9831

有兴趣了解更多esball国际平台客户端向其他语言的人教授英语的艺术硕士? Contact the Office of Graduate Admissions today with your questions.

ALL4ELs

As the recipient of a $2.52 million 2021 National Professional Development (NPD) project grant, esball国际平台客户端建立了一个研究和发展项目,称为提高英语学习者的语言和读写能力(ALL4ELs)。. Over the course of five years, we will engage four cohorts of in-service teachers, school leaders and pre-service teachers as TESOL Scholars.

More About ALL4ELs

Alumni Perspectives

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Shape the Next Generation

Help broaden the possibilities of multilingual learners. 你将为教学做好充分的准备,并准备好激励和影响学生,这些方式将伴随他们的余生.