Master of Arts in TESOL, Teaching Residents @ TC (TRTC Initial)
The Teaching Residents at Teachers College Master of Arts program is a rigorous and intensive full-time teacher preparation program, which includes a substantial experiential element that incorporates components such as: extensive field work in schools, participation in events hosted by educational and community based organizations, and time spent exploring neighborhoods and communities where students attend school and live. Visit TR@TC for more information.
Admission Information
Displaying requirements for the Spring 2026, Summer 2026, and Fall 2026 terms.
Program is not accepting applications for the 2026 cycle.
Master of Arts
- Points/Credits: 44
- Entry Terms: Spring, Summer
- Enrollment Formats: Full-Time Campus-Based
Certification
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- NY State Initial: English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) K -12
Application Requirements
| Requirement | |
|---|---|
| Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume | |
| Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed | |
| Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable) | |
| $75 Application Fee | |
| Two (2) Letters of Recommendation | |
| Video essay required (included in online application) | |
| Supplemental application required (included in online application) | |
| Interview (phone, video, or in-person) required |
For admission-related inquiries, please contact AHadmission@tc.columbia.edu.
Requirements from the TC Catalog (AY 2025-2026)
Displaying catalog information for the Fall 2025, Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 terms.
In collaboration with the office of Teaching Residents at Teachers College (TR@TC), we are offering a TESOL MA initial certification program. It is an 18-months program, funded by USDOE. After graduation, residents pledge to teach in local high-needs public schools. For more information, including funding, please visit the TR@TC website: https://www.tc.columbia.edu/teachingresidents/
Candidates applying for initial certification in New York will be required to take and pass all required New York State exams for initial certification. For more information, please visit our Office of Teacher Education (OTE) website: https://www.tc.columbia.edu/office-of-teacher-education/students/certification-requirements/certification-exams/
All courses must be passed with a grade of B- or above to count toward Initial New York State Certification.