Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

The mission of our TESOL programs is to prepare competent, caring, inclusive, reflective, and proactive professional educators who make a difference in their students' lives. The programs are based on the philosophy that being proficient in two or more languages is an asset and an important priority for American education in a global world community. Program participants acquire meaningful, innovative, and culturally responsive research-based learning for culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students.

M.Ed. Programs leading to Initial Teacher License in Massachusetts

M.Ed. in TESOL, ESL, and Bilingual Education

M.Ed. in Elementary Education (1-6) with Add License Preparation for English as a Second Language (PreK-6)

Licensure Only Programs leading to Initial Teacher License in Massachusetts

Licensure Only: English as a Second Language (PreK-6)

Licensure Only: English as a Second Language (5-12)

Graduate Certificate

Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Graduate Certificate in Family and Community Engagement in Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Education 

Endorsement

Bilingual Education Endorsement

For current information on state testing requirements for Initial licensure programs, Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) test administration dates, and the Lesley University MTEL policy, see Lesley's Certification and Educator Licensure web page.