The New School Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA TESOL) program is designed to raise the standards of professionals in the field of teaching English to speakers of other languages and, thereby, to raise the standards of the profession itself.
Professional Training in two Specialized Areas
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
Political and Cultural Orientation
The New School places major emphasis on the political, cultural, and ethical implications of English language teaching in an era of intense globalization, when English has become the international language of finance, commerce, diplomacy, science, technology, and communication media.
Theory Leading to Practical Training
In our program, theoretical study is always connected to practical applications in your area of specialization. A practicum or professional project is part of both concentrations.
Practicum and Professional Project
The New School MA TESOL offers you the opportunity to gain work experience in your area of concentration in the form of a practicum or professional project. Whether you are just entering the profession or are already working in the TESOL field, you can apply graduate study to your professional development by working on challenging guided projects or a practicum. Either option will enhance your résumé or CV.
Flexible Study Options
Unlike most MA TESOL programs, The New School’s MA TESOL is a flexible program of study structured for working adults. It can be completed entirely online or in a low-residency program (for the teaching concentration only) that begins with an intensive 9–12-credit summer curriculum at The New School, in New York City’s Greenwich Village. Full-time students (those taking at least 9 credits per semester) working online can earn the master’s degree in four terms (one and a half to two years). Students who begin their studies with the summer on-campus intensive can finish in three terms (one year). Students can also study on a part-time basis (6 or fewer credits per semester).
International Faculty and International Curriculum
The faculty and course developers are among the best, most experienced and highly respected TESOL professionals in the world—teachers, writers, publishers, curriculum designers, and program administrators. The New School program is neither U.S.- nor U.K.-centric but rather reflects the global reality of the English language teaching profession today.
