I chose SUNY Empire because of the ability to take courses online and have a flexible
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Certificate
TESOL: Teaching English to Speakers of Others Languages
Expand your impact as an educator with Empire State University's fully online Certificate of Advanced Study (post-master's) and Graduate Certificate (post-bachelor's) in TESOL.
These programs are designed for certified New York state teachers who want to earn Initial or Initial/Professional TESOL certification. You’ll learn evidence-based methods for language instruction, second-language acquisition, and inclusive teaching practices rooted in social justice. With flexible start terms and a practicum experience, you’ll graduate prepared to support multilingual learners in diverse classroom settings.
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Program Overview
Certificate of Advanced Study or Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Professional Licensure/Certification Disclosure for Certificate of Advanced Study
Professional Licensure/Certification Disclosure for Graduate Certificate
Next term starts
Summer 2026
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The deadline for the Summer 2026 term is April 10. How to Apply
Prepare to Teach and Empower English Language Learners
- Understand second language acquisition
- Apply linguistics to teaching practice
- Use research-based instructional strategies
- Support English learners across content areas
For comprehensive information about our courses, please visit our course catalog.
Advance Your Career with a Graduate Certificate in TESOL
These TESOL certificate programs online help certified teachers expand their skills and credentials for English-language instruction. Career paths include:
- TESOL-Certified Teacher (PreK–12)
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Specialist
- Instructional Support for English Learners
- Bilingual or Dual-Language Educator
- TESOL Program Coordinator
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Support English Learners with Confidence
We're here to support you every step of the way, making your journey to a Graduate Certificate in TESOL flexible, practical, and rewarding. Our dedicated advisors will help you stay on track, strengthen your skills in language instruction and inclusive teaching, and prepare you to make a meaningful impact in classrooms serving English language learners.
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as soon as May 11, 2026.
Apply for a Graduate Certificate Program in TESOL
Make sure you have all the admissions requirements and complete your application to be ready for our next term!
How to ApplyNext start term
Summer 2026
Deadline to apply
April 10
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Meet Your Professors
Our experienced faculty bring decades of expertise in language acquisition, linguistics, and culturally responsive teaching. They are here to help you expand your instructional strategies, deepen your understanding of English learners' needs, and apply what you learn to create inclusive and effective classroom environments.
All Faculty
Gloria Kramer
Assistant Professor
Gloria "Joanne" Kramer, Ed.D., is a professor and the program coordinator for Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages (TESOL) in the School for Graduate Studies. She has worked as a teacher for English-language learners and Spanish education and served as a principal and English as a
New Language (ENL) chair in grades K-12. She was also an adjunct for Molloy University
in the TESOL program. Her areas of expertise include bilingual education, second-language learning, the Latino diaspora in the U.S., and the mental health of ENL students.
Mark Abendroth
Professor
Mark Abendroth, Ed.D. is professor of education in the School for Graduate Studies. He served as program coordinator of M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction (M.Ed.) and the M.A. in Teaching (MAT): Adolescent
or Middle Childhood Education. Mark has taught courses in social studies methods,
clinical social studies, and educational foundations for the MAT. He has taught courses also in the MA in Adult Learning. Additionally, he has authored two books, co-edited two books, and published several articles.
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