Master of Science in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Mercy College

Program Details

You can gain either initial or professional certification with the Master of Science in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from Mercy College. This online ESL master’s degree requires a student teaching experience for initial certification. For professional certification, candidates complete 20 days of clinical practice in an ESL PreK-12 setting.

The online content not only imparts multiple professional and pedagogical strategies for effective teaching, but it also teaches you to promote the social, emotional, and intellectual development of your students. Through your online ESL coursework, you come to understand diverse cultures.

Graduates find employment with the following:

  • K-12 public schools
  • English language institutes
  • Private schools
  • Corporations around the world

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Mercy College is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Statement of Purpose/Intent, Resume/CV, Official College Transcript(s)

Additional Info

  • Applicants seeking certification outside of New York should check with their state’s professional licensing board.