What TLEL Program Is Right For Me?

Do you currently hold certification to teach in New York State?

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Do you already have a master's degree in education?

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No

Are you interested in studying online?

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Advanced Teacher Preparation Programs

Based on your answers, you should consider one of TLEL’s advanced teacher preparation programs! These programs are designed for students who already hold teacher certification, allowing them to gain a deeper understanding in the area of their initial certification.

We offer an in-person Master of Science in Education (MSEd) program in TESOL.

Ready to apply to Binghamton University? You can begin your application at this link!

Advanced Teacher Preparation Programs

Based on your answers, you should consider one of TLEL’s advanced teacher preparation programs! These programs are designed for students who already hold teacher certification, allowing them to gain a deeper understanding in the area of their initial certification.

We offer exclusively online Master of Science in Education (MSEd) programs in Literacy Education and Special Education.

Interested in TLEL's online programs? Let us know here.

Are you interested in earning a doctoral degree?

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Educational Theory, Research and Practice (EdD)

Based on your answers, you should consider TLEL’s Educational Theory, Research and Practice Doctor of Education (EdD) program. This doctoral program encourages students to become leaders in the field of education. Our alumni have gone on to teach and serve in administrative roles at institutions across the country.

The doctoral program has three core learning areas: 1) Educational theory and practice, 2) Ethics, diversity, and social justice in education, and 3) Research and scholarship in education.

Ready to apply to Binghamton University? You can begin your application at this link!

Want to learn more? Let us know and we’ll be in touch!

Certificate Programs

Want to develop a specialization? Then you should consider one of TLEL’s advanced certificate programs! Certificates can help advance your career, allowing you to stand out to employers with an expertise that compliments your main area of study.

TLEL offers the following certificate programs:

Adolescence Special Education: Designed for students seeking additional knowledge and certification in special education.
Community Schools: A strategy that organizes school and community resources around student success, community schools are both a place and a set of partnerships. Designed for anybody seeking to make measurable improvement in lives and communities.
Educational Leadership: Designed for educators working full-time, this program helps expand career opportunities and impact beyond the classroom, immersing students in the everyday responsibilities of an educational leader.
TESOL and TESOL CR ITI: Designed for teachers who are certified (or becoming certified) and are seeking New York State certification in ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages).

Learn more about TLEL's advanced certificate programs on our website!

Are you interested in becoming a New York State certified teacher?

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No

Initial Teacher Preparation Programs

Based on your answers, you should consider one of TLEL’s initial teacher preparation programs! These programs are designed for students who are interested in becoming teachers, but do not yet have their New York State certification to teach. Students who complete the degree are eligible for initial certification.

We offer a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree in adolescence education (grades 7-12), as well as a Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in childhood and early childhood education (birth through grade 6).

Ready to apply to Binghamton University? You can begin your application at this link!

Want to learn more? Let us know and we’ll be in touch!

Do you already have a master's degree?

Yes

No

Educational Theory, Research and Practice (EdD)

Based on your answers, you should consider TLEL’s Educational Theory, Research and Practice Doctor of Education (EdD) program. This doctoral program encourages students to become leaders in the field of education. Our alumni have gone on to teach and serve in administrative roles at institutions across the country.

The doctoral program has three core learning areas: 1) Educational theory and practice, 2) Ethics, diversity, and social justice in education, and 3) Research and scholarship in education.

Ready to apply to Binghamton University? You can begin your application at this link!

Want to learn more? Let us know and we’ll be in touch!

Non-Certification Graduate Programs

TLEL offers non-certification graduate programs for students who are interested in education, but not looking to earn New York State certification.

Our Master of Arts (MA) in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) enables graduates to teach English as a second language in higher education settings in the United States or across the globe.

Our Master of Science (MS) in Educational Studies is designed for students interested in education as a general area of study. The program is centered around three areas: foundations, teaching and learning, and research. This program is offered both in-person and online.

Ready to apply to Binghamton University? You can begin your application at this link!

Want to learn more? Let us know and we’ll be in touch!

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Graduate Admissions

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What TLEL Program Is Right For Me?

Advanced Teacher Preparation Programs

Advanced Teacher Preparation Programs

Educational Theory, Research and Practice (EdD)

Certificate Programs

Initial Teacher Preparation Programs

Educational Theory, Research and Practice (EdD)

Non-Certification Graduate Programs

The Graduate Admissions