
Our programs are NCATE/CAEP accredited and recognized by the International Literacy Association (ILA) and Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), the specialized professional associations for Reading programs and TESOL programs in the United States.
With the training you will receive from our Teaching Literacy, TESOL, and Bilingual Education programs, you can respond to the critical national needs for literacy teachers and for teachers of English language learners. Your certifications will enhance your standing as a curriculum leader and provide new professional options going forward.
Ranked # 2 on the Guide to Online Schools' list of the Best Online Master's Degrees in ESL for 2020
Ranked # 3 on the Guide to Online Schools' list of the Best Online Colleges Offering a Master's in ESL for 2019
Ranked the "Most Comprehensive" and # 7 overall on OnlineMasters.com's list of Best Master's in English Language Learning Programs for 2019
Aimed at addressing the critical need for advanced education for teachers of English Language Learners (ELL) through graduate-level teacher certificate programs, the RESET program, which offers full tuition coverage, is offered through a $2.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
https://www.mercy.edu/admissions/reset-grant
This clinically-rich grant-funded program offers teachers a tuition reduced pathway to ESOL certification, with the goal of addressing the shortage of NYC teachers in English as a Second Language/English as a New Language.
If you have questions about the programs please contact:
JungKang Miller, Ph.D. Chair
jkmiller@mercy.edu
(914) 674-7333
Teaching Literacy Faculty
TESOL/Bilingual Education Faculty
BS or MS Degree in Education or a liberal arts and sciences content area. Initial Certification is also required for advanced program options.
Other requirements may apply, depending on the specific program.
In addition, candidates should submit the following:
*Please note that all students must take the GRE or Praxis unless applying for the non-certification (Educational Studies) option.