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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages: International/Adult
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This 30-credit master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is designed for candidates seeking to work in international or U.S. adult teaching settings that do not require ESOL PreK-12 certification. This master’s degree does not prepare candidates for New York State ESOL PreK-12 certification.
Candidates wishing to do so may complete the degree program entirely online by taking online courses only.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with an overall index of 3.0 or better, and a liberal arts and sciences major of at least 30 credits.
Study of a language other than English (12 credits) or equivalent experience.
Two (2) letters of recommendation and a 500-word essay on career goals. 
Participate in an interview that requires producing a writing sample in English.  
If the undergraduate degree was earned in a language other than English, submit either TOEFL or IETLS scores (minimum):  TOEFL IBT 72; Writing: IBT: 19; Speaking: IBT: 20; IELTS scores: overall 6.0; sub-scores 5.5 or higher.
Meet additional Department, Lehman College School of Education, and New York State requirements, if any.
Candidates must complete the MSED TESOL (International/ Adult) with a cumulative index of 3.0 or better.
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course culminates in an approved master’s project.