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Find Your Fit
Whether you’ve been in the field for a while or are just beginning, this program will expand your knowledge and your career opportunities. Our Master’s programs include Applied Linguistics, TESOL General, or TESOL with PK-12 certification tracks, while our doctoral program features three tracks in Applied Linguistics.
In Your Program
You’ll benefit from a variety of theoretical and practical experiences, including teaching or conducting research in our on-site language school.
Design Your Future
You’ll gain the theoretical understanding you need to conduct research and practical experience you need to teach, continue your professional development, or prepare for further studies, all in a program designed around your interests.
Welcome to the Applied Linguistics & TESOL program
The Applied Linguistics and TESOL program cultivates 21st-century mindsets and skill sets related to second and foreign language teacher education in an increasingly multilingual world. Within a deeply intellectual and engaging environment, our students develop critical thinking and analytic skills as well as the abilities to design and implement effective and innovative strategies for dealing with real-world problems as future applied linguists and language teaching professionals.
| Degree | Priority Deadlines | Final Deadlines |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics | January 15, 2026 | April 1, 2026 |
| Master of Arts in TESOL | January 15, 2026 | April 1, 2026 |
| Master of Arts in TESOL Initial | January 15, 2026 | April 1, 2026 |
| Master of Arts in TESOL Dual | January 15, 2026 |
June 1, 2026 (summer entry) July 1, 2026 (fall entry) |
| Master of Education in Applied Linguistics/ TESOL | January 15, 2026 | April 1, 2026 |
| Doctor of Education in Applied Linguistics/TESOL | December 1, 2025 | April 1, 2026 |
Choose Your Degree
Choose Your Resources
Whether you are a prospective or current student, you will find resources below that will help you choose your path.
Prospective Students
Current Students
Non-Degree Programs
Community Language Program
TESOL Certificate Program
TCSOL Certificate Program
Language Program Management Certificate Program
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For admissions, please contact admission@tc.columbia.edu
Admissions Information
Application Requirements
- Master of Arts
- Applied Linguistics
- Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
- Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) NY State Initial: English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) K -12
- Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (Peace Corps Fellows) NY State Transitional B: English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Pre-K-12
- Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages/Teaching of English (TESOL/Teaching of English) Dual Certification NY State Initial: English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Pre-K-12; NY State Initial: Teaching of English (7-12)
- Applied Linguistics (Hybrid) [Program is not accepting applications for the 2026 cycle.]
- Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (Hybrid) [Program is not accepting applications for the 2026 cycle.]
- Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (Teaching Residents Program) NY State Initial: English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) K -12 [Program is not accepting applications for the 2026 cycle.]
- Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages/Teaching of English (TESOL/Teaching of English) (Teaching Residents Program) Dual Certification NY State Initial: English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Pre-K-12; NY State Initial: Teaching of English (7-12) [Program is not accepting applications for the 2026 cycle.]
- Doctor of Education
- Master of Education