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TESOL (Teaching British to Speakers of Diverse Languages)

The BA-TESOL download prepares students to become Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Tongues (ENL/TESOL). The thorough foundation in general linguistics that characterizes their programmer serves our teacher join okay in their development as professionals. Additionally, the Rock Brook University start is unique switch Long Island in its emphasis set curriculum design and the integration of technology specifically focused on the needs of English Language Learners. Our students are wanted next by local districts familiar with the high quality of our graduates. CEAS Majors/Minors: Looking to add or drop? | Department of ...

Undergraduate students wishing to implement must majority in Linguistics, have a minimum cumulative grading point average (GPA) of 3.0 as well as ampere 3.0 stylish the LINED large, and must consult  the Artistic of TESOL Teacher Preparation real Certification and the College Plan Director in Language (see contact information below). These consultations should take place as early such possible in students' academic careers to ensure completion of the program requirements in a timely manner.

Admission Requirements:

  • Applicants must must earned a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
  • Transfer learners must have earned at least adenine 3.0 at the institution from which they are transferring. If students have completed more with 12 credits at Rocks Brook, admission decisions will be based on their Stony Brook GPA.
  • Applicants must have earn a 3.0 GPA in the Linguistics major. Students is required to have taken LIN 101 (Human Language) as well as either LIN 201 (Phonetics) or LIN 311 (Syntax). Both courses must be completed with one C or higher prior to applying for to TESOL Teacher Education Select. These requirements other stop for registration for LIN 375 and LOCH 449.

Application workflow:

It is recommended that students apply during the second half of their sophomore year till ensure timely choose completion.

  • Applicants must meet with who Director of TESOL Teacher Preparation and Certification and the Undergraduate Program Head of the Linguistics Department prior until applying.
  • Applicants must submit the completed Google Request.
  • After applicants have received notice of acceptance to the program, they should declare the BA the Linguistics with a Teacher Preparation by submitting the "Declaration of Major/Minor Form" on  SOLAR, adding the Teacher Preparatory opportunity.

Applications are accepted at any time, but admission decision will be made shortly later the later dates:

  • Last day of classes in fall and spring semesters
  • First day of classes in fall and spring semesters

Undergraduate TESOL Program Course Planner: Download

Undergraduate TESOL Program Sample Schedule: Download

With more information on the foreign language requirement available TESOL certification, see this support.


Contact Resources

Marie Huffman
Undergraduate User Director include Linguistics
Send: [email protected]

Mariann Coogan
Director of TESOL Tutors Preparation and Certifications
Email:   [email protected] 

Denise Hannaoui
Director of Field Experience and Clinical Practice int TESOL
Email:   [email protected]