The UB Teach ESOL program is an accelerated, combined degree program that allows you to earn an applied linguistics BA and an ESOL EdM within five years. It provides you with content expertise in linguistics while preparing you to teach English as a new language to speakers of other languages in American educational systems (preK–12): early childhood, childhood and secondary schools.
In this combined program, students study in the Linguistics Department in the College of Arts and Sciences as well as the Department of Learning and Instruction in the Graduate School of Education. While in the Linguistics program, you benefit from a dedicated focus on the study of language and language diversity awareness; in the Department of Learning and Instruction, you will learn how to bring ESOL to life in preK to 12 classrooms.
UB prepares highly qualified teachers who lead their classrooms, shape students’ lives and positively engage with the communities they serve.
Students enrolled in this program will:
Academic credential granted | Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Master of Education (EdM) |
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Certification option | Successful completion of program leads to an institutional recommendation for New York State initial and professional certification in ESOL |
Grade levels | PreK to 12 |
Credits required for completion | 144 |
Time to completion | 5 years |
Course delivery | On campus, some online coursework |
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Application deadline | Early action: Nov. 15 Scholarship consideration: Dec. 15 Regular decision: Feb. 1 Students can continue to submit an application for fall consideration until capacity is reached. Students may begin applying for the combined linguistics BA/ESOL EdM beginning fall 2021 semester. |
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This is a sample course schedule. These courses are subject to change. As a student in the UB Teach program, you must work closely with your advisor before registering for classes.
One 300/400-Level Course in Culture and Meaning
One 300/400-Level Course in the Structure of Language
Linguistics Electives
Select five additional electives from the list below. At least two elective courses (6 credits) must be 300/400 level. Only one course may be from another department, with approved linguistic content. LIN 496 Internship may only count once for 3 credits.
You will not apply separately to graduate study; instead, there are a series of progression points that you must meet.
Advancement to the graduate portion of the program requires that you:
For more information about coursework and requirements, please contact:
Office of Educator Preparation, ubedprep@buffalo.edu, 716-645-2461
You are required to have daily access to a reliable broadband connection and a computer that meets university computing standards. You are also expected to have basic computer competency before beginning your coursework.