Bachelor in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor (Bachelor's)

Utica University's 128-acre main campus is in a largely residential section of Utica, New York. The campus includes learning facilities, living spaces, an athletics complex, a new cyber range, and a facility for its esports program. Utica is a small city in central New York, 50 miles east of Syracuse and 90 miles west of Albany. New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, and Montreal are approximately five hours away by car.

Academic study is organized across undergraduate, graduate, and online programs. A 12:1 student-faculty ratio supports close work with professors from the beginning of a student's course of study. Programs focus on preparation for a changing world, real-world problem solving, and career outcomes. Students can also build experience and community through more than 100 campus organizations. Areas represented in the university's news and programs include cyber, esports, public relations and journalism, business, and federal law enforcement preparation.

The institution changed its name from Utica College to Utica University in 2022, reflecting its decades-long commitment to innovative programs and practical education. International students can explore the campus through a virtual tour covering academic facilities, housing, and athletics. Admissions events offer opportunities to meet current students and faculty, tour campus, and connect with staff. Students traveling more than five hours by car may qualify for reimbursement toward a flight to Syracuse or Albany.

Students study the principles and practice of teaching English to learners who are not proficient in English or who cannot speak, read, or write it.

Graduates may work as teachers or administrators in programs that teach English to these students.

For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 87% of applicants.