TESOL Intensive Teacher Institute (ITI)
The TESOL Intensive Teacher Institute (ITI) program, offered in partnership with the New York State Education Department and New York City Department of Education, offers current content and classroom teachers the opportunity to achieve additional New York State certification in teaching PreK-12 English to Speakers of Others Language (ESOL).
Over a five course sequence, you will learn the skills necessary to teach English to speakers of other languages using specialized methods and techniques that differ from those used by teachers of English to native speakers. You will also receive specialized mentoring and coaching feedback throughout the program. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible for New York State certification in ESOL as an additional license.
The TESOL ITI program is only open to certified teachers who are currently teaching in NYC DOE schools. Tuition is significantly subsidized by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). Coursework begins in the spring semester (typically and end of January) and is completed in 3 semesters (spring, summer, fall).
Academic Plan
- TESOLCP-AC
Total Credits
15
Advisor
- Office of Partnership Programs Advisor contact soe.opp@hunter.cuny.edu
Newly Accepted Partnership Program Students
Getting Started and New Student Support
Welcome to the School of Education! Visit the Newly Accepted Partnership Program Students page for next steps. If at any point you need support, please reach out to the Office of Partnership Program Advisor at soe.opp@hunter.cuny.edu.
Program Sequence
The program advisor will notify students of their cohort’s particular course of study before registering for classes. Program sequence is subject to change. To view course descriptions, progress standards and exit requirements visit the catalog.
Program Sequence
The program advisor will notify students of their cohort’s particular course of study before registering for classes.
Clinical Experiences
As a participant in the TESOL Intensive Teacher Institute (ITI) program, you are required to be employed in a full-time teacher in a New York City Dept. of Education school in a participating bilingual expansion school in a bilingual position. All fieldwork requirements can be completed in this capacity; you are not required to complete additional fieldwork beyond your full-time teaching position.
Certification and Licensure
The TESOL Intensive Teacher Institute (ITI) program leads to NYS Certification in ESOL PreK-12. Please visit the Certification and Licensure page for complete information.
Graduation
Graduation is the official completion of your program and conferral of an academic degree. In order to graduate, students must apply for graduation using CUNYFirst the semester before the semester of their planned graduation and complete any outstanding requirements by the stated deadlines. Visit the Graduation and Commencement page for complete information.