Demand for English language teachers is growing as more children who speak languages other than English enroll in schools. Fredonia’s online degree program offers you the opportunity to engage in the latest research-based teaching theories and methods, grounded in cultural and linguistic contexts, so you can become a successful, strong teacher informed in best practices for working with this special group of students.
If you are committed to life-enhancing multilingual and multicultural student learning, prepared to teach and learn with students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and willing to meet rigorous professional standards, this program is right for you.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
The Fredonia Difference
Students who complete the TESOL Advanced Certificate (AC) program are eligible for initial and/or professional New York State teacher certification in TESOL. The TESOL program requires a 20-day supervised field experience in a local school. Students are assigned to grades K-12 clinical field placements to enhance your professional value by ensuring that you’ll be prepared to work in a variety of settings.
Career Opportunities for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL - Online)
- Public/private school teacher
- Adult educator in a community setting
- Springboard to Ph.D. or Ed.D. programs