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
Specialization
Add-License Preparation for English as a Second Language
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'sCertification and Educator Licensureweb page.