Graduate Admission
Prepare for your choice of careers through graduate study in TESOL and Bilingual Education graduate programs at Hofstra University. Develop a deep expertise in language teaching methodology, linguistics, and immigration studies. Build your knowledge and skills through student teaching in schools throughout the New York City metropolitan area, and benefit from individualized, clinical supervision from highly qualified educators. Our graduates work all over the country and the world as school teachers, college instructors, program administrators, language school directors, materials and curricula developers, and interpreters and translators. Literacy education, multicultural education, meeting the needs of learners with exceptionalities and the use of technology are integrated throughout all aspects of the programs. The program conforms to the National TESOL Standards and the requirements of the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards.
Learn from award-winning, mentoring faculty who work closely with state and national professional organizations. Small class sizes create a collaborative community for learning.
Gain insight and implement your graduate studies through student teaching experiences in local schools and throughout the New York City metropolitan area.
The Hofstra School of Education graduate education and online graduate education programs are ranked among the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
Visit the Hofstra campus or connect with the graduate admission team. We will answer your questions and put you in touch with program faculty or degree candidates to learn more. Contact us at mailto:graduateadmission@hofstra.edu or call 516-463-4723.
To be considered for the TESOL and Bilingual Education programs, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and have demonstrated proficiency in a second language. See program details for more information as advanced programs may require additional education and experience.
Start your application online where you can upload the following documents:
An interview with the program director will be required.
If you are a current Hofstra student interested in pursuing the undergraduate/graduate dual-degree program, please contact your academic advisor. Direct any additional questions to mailto:graduateadmission@hofstra.edu.
International students: Please review additional admission requirements.
To learn more about TESOL and Bilingual Education programs at Hofstra, please see program details below.
Apply to TESOL and Bilingual Education programs at any time with our rolling admissions policy.
The TESOL and Bilingual Education programs are between 15- 38 credits.
Review the program listing below or visit the TESOL and Bilingual webpage.
Dr. Tatiana Gordon, professor of Teaching, Learning and Technology and Director of TESOL and Bilingual Education at Hofstra, earned an EdD at Teachers College, Columbia University. She has taught English to speakers of other languages in America, Asia, and Europe. She has received numerous awards for excellence in teaching, including the 1997 Fulbright Memorial Scholarship. She has published articles and has given media presentations on immigration studies, linguistics, and TESOL methodology. Her book, Teaching Young Children a Second Language, covers questions of interest to TESOL educators.