The CRITI TESOL/Bilingual education program is an innovative “in-service” NYS Education Department funded partnership tuition-assistance project with St. John’s Graduate TESOL & Bilingual Education Programs. CRITI offers current, eligible NYC public school teachers with ENL students an accelerated, short-term 15 credits intensive preparation program leading to NYSED certification in TESOL or the Bilingual Extension. The project prepares cohorts of up to 20 “scholars” each year commencing spring semester and finishing in the fall semester of the same year. Eligible individuals include General or content area classroom teachers and special education teachers at all levels. The program involves up-to-date theory and practice, reflective teaching methodology, classroom research and ongoing, and individual mentoring throughout the program. Completers develop expertise and certification in TESOL or Bilingual Education.
The CRITI grant is comprised of five courses that include exemplary research, pedagogy, theory and practice in the field. CRITI scholars receive scholarship assistance of approximately 75% of tuition.
*See LINK to flier and pre-screening application.
Online Component
100% of the program is also offered ONLINE. Your advisor will help design a workable program for you if you choose this option.
New York State Teaching Certification
Graduates will obtain either the Advanced Certificate in TESOL or the Bilingual Extension Certificate upon successful completion of any required coursework, field experiences and New York State Education Department Certification Examinations. Your advisor and School of Education staff will help guide you throughout this process