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Whether you’ve been in the field for a while or are just beginning, this program will expand your knowledge and your career opportunities. Our Master’s programs include Applied Linguistics, TESOL General, or TESOL with PK-12 certification tracks, while our doctoral program features three tracks in Applied Linguistics.
Welcome to the Applied Linguistics & TESOL program
The Applied Linguistics and TESOL program at Columbia University’s Teachers College uniquely emphasizes education through cultivating a sound understanding of the socio-political contexts surrounding, and the processes related to, language, language use, non-primary language development, pedagogy, and assessment. Students through their course work engage in knowledge discovery, critical thinking, and problem-solving from multiple, diverse perspectives - cognitive, psychological, linguistic, sociolinguistic, and technological. The program serves a wide range of education needs, from PreK-12 to second language, foreign language, and heritage language.
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Whether you are a prospective or current student, you will find resources below that will help you choose your path.
Prospective Students
Current Students
Non-Degree Programs
Community Language Program
TESOL Certificate Program
TCSOL Certificate Program
Language Program Management Certificate Program
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Application Requirements
- Master of Arts
- Applied Linguistics
- Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
- Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) NY State Initial: English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) K -12
- Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (Peace Corps Fellows) NY State Transitional B: English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Pre-K-12
- Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages/Teaching of English (TESOL/Teaching of English) Dual Certification NY State Initial: English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Pre-K-12; NY State Initial: Teaching of English (7-12)
- Applied Linguistics (Hybrid) [Program is not accepting applications for the 2025 cycle.]
- Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (Hybrid) [Program is not accepting applications for the 2025 cycle.]
- Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (Teaching Residents Program) NY State Initial: English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) K -12 [Program is not accepting applications for the 2025 cycle.]
- Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages/Teaching of English (TESOL/Teaching of English) (Teaching Residents Program) Dual Certification NY State Initial: English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Pre-K-12; NY State Initial: Teaching of English (7-12) [Program is not accepting applications for the 2025 cycle.]
- Doctor of Education
- Master of Education