Master of Science - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) International

The growth of the English language worldwide is creating opportunities for teachers around the globe. The MS in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) International is a 30-credit program that prepares teachers of English who want to work in international settings or with adult learners in the US. This non-certification program is also designed for international students who would like to study TESOL in New York.

Because of Pace's commitment to fostering international collaboration and preparing globally minded teachers, they are one of the only education schools in the region to offer faculty-led, international courses that provide their teacher candidates a hands-on learning experience in Italy and Ecuador. Pace's strong partnerships with local school districts mean that their students are getting hired before they even graduate. The coursework integrates key knowledge and dispositions necessary to teach in today’s modern classrooms, using technology to address the specific needs of all learners, including students with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse students.

Learn the theories, strategies, and methods for teaching English to create engaging learning environments. Special emphasis is given to the teaching of writing and the use of technology for today’s globalized classrooms.

Experience a range of fieldwork and hands-on practice teaching under the guidance of supervisors, faculty, and mentor-teachers. This program has been designed in a flexible fashion, so that students can have a practicum experience teaching in New York City or their country of origin.