Degrees & Requirements
The Applied Linguistics and TESOL program at Teachers College, Columbia University offers three levels of graduate-level degrees. Students within the program can earn a Master of Arts (M.A.), a Master of Education (Ed.M.), and a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.).
For those interested in the Applied Linguistics and TESOL M.A. program, the program offers three tracks to choose from. These include the Applied Linguistics track, TESOL General track, or TESOL with initial PK-12 certification.
For those interested in the articulated Master of Education (Ed.M.), the program offers four specializations in Applied Linguistics which include second language acquisition, second language assessment, language use, and language & technology.
At the Ed.D. level, the program offers four specialization tracks in Applied Linguistics which include second language acquisition, second language assessment, language use, and language & technology.
For more information about each specific program track, please use the links below.
Master of Arts
Applied Linguistics
Master of Arts (36 Points)
Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Master of Arts (36 Points)
Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Master of Arts (37 Points)
NY State Initial: English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) K -12
Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (Peace Corps Fellows)
Master of Arts (32 Points)
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)
Master of Arts (46 Points)
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)
Master of Arts (36 Points)
Program is not accepting applications for the 2025 cycle.
Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (Teaching Residents Program)
Master of Arts (44 Points)
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 (TESOL) (Hybrid)
Master of Arts (36 Points)
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)
Master of Arts (46 Points)
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.