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Master of TESOL and Adolescence Education
- Rochester, United States
- 1.33 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A 51-credit master's leading to dual certification in ESOL and secondary education.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically analyse advanced concepts in TESOL and Adolescence Education. Evaluate topics including 51-credit master's for people without prior teaching certification. Use appropriate evidence and methodologies to develop and present subject-relevant solutions or research.
Career outcomes
- ESOL teacher
- Secondary content teacher (grades 7-12)
- Teacher of English language learners
Curriculum
- 51-credit master's for people without prior teaching certification
- Preparing for initial certification in ESOL (pre-K to grade 12) and adolescence content teaching (grades 7-12). One evening a week in person
- Online or hybrid
- With fieldwork in grades 7-12 and TESOL K-12
- Full-time completion takes 16 months.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree with course-by-course credential evaluation (TEC or NACES member)
- Minimum GPA 3.0 (applicants below 3.0 may apply with an explanation)
- Two recommendation letters
- English test score
- No GRE/GMAT
- Declaration of Finances. Some programmes (art therapy
- Music education
- Music therapy
- Physical therapy
- Speech-language pathology) have their own requirements
- Grade/context: Minimum GPA 3.0 on the US-equivalent GPA from a course-by-course credential evaluation
- Applicants below 3.0 may apply with an explanation (Graduate FAQ).
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree (course-by-course evaluation by TEC or a NACES member), Two recommendation letters, No GRE or GMAT, Some programmes (art therapy, Music education, Music therapy, Physical therapy, Speech-language pathology) have their own requirements and deadlines.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- Duolingo 120
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- Credential Evaluation (If Applicable)
- Recommendation Letters
- Financial Support Documents (For Visa If Applicable).
How to apply
- Check requirements and deadlines: preferred Apr 1 (fall) and Sep 1 (spring)
- Some programmes have their own dates. Apply online through the graduate application (free except physical therapy
- Speech-language pathology and physician assistant). Submit the bachelor's transcript with a course-by-course evaluation by TEC or a NACES member
- Two recommendation letters and an English test score
- No GRE or GMAT. Submit the Declaration of Finances. After admission
- Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $35,518 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Liberal Arts, Sciences, Business, and Education |
| Department | Graduate Programs |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 51 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Sept 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.33 years.
The next deadline is 1 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $35,518 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,400 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 120.

