该课程的课程通向纽约州的初等教师证书，可用于在学前，小学，初中或中学阶段教授英语作为第二语言。该计划适用于在教育和科学领域具有硕士学位或更高学位以及在TESOL以外的其他地区获得纽约州认证的教师。该计划旨在将校园准备工作与在各种学校环境中的现场经验相结合，最终实现全日制实习。扫盲教育，多元文化教育，特殊情况下满足学习者的需求以及技术的使用贯穿于该计划的各个方面。该计划符合国家TESOL标准和国家专业教学标准委员会的要求。
Courses in this program lead toward New York state initial teacher certification for teaching English as a Second Language at the preschool, elementary, middle or secondary levels. This program is intended for teachers who hold a master's or higher degree in education as well as New York state certification in an area other than TESOL. The program is designed to blend on-campus preparation with field experience in a variety of school settings, culminating in full-time practicum. Literacy education, multicultural education, meeting the needs of learners with exceptionalities and the use of technology are integrated throughout all aspects of the program. The program conforms with the National TESOL Standards and the requirements of the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards.