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Program Description
This program serves professionals seeking preparation for two-year college teaching and non-teaching positions in such fields as publishing and educational policy-making, as well as certified teaching professionals seeking additional coursework in educational theory and research methods in preparation for doctoral-level study. The curriculum is tailored to the professional and personal needs of individual students, with possible concentrations in curriculum and instruction, educational linguistics, reading and literature, writing, and related areas.
Admissions
Admission to graduate programs in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development requires the following minimum components:
- Résumé/CV
- Statement of Purpose
- Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts
- Proficiency in English
See NYU Steinhardt's Graduate Admissions website for additional information on school-wide admission. Some programs may require additional components for admissions.
See How to Apply for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.
Policies
Department of Teaching and Learning
Policy on Academic Progress
Students are expected to maintain satisfactory progress each semester per Steinhardt’s policy on academic progress. The minimum required GPA for satisfactory academic progress is a 3.0 (equivalent to a B) for Master’s and Advanced Certificate students in the Department of Teaching and Learning. A grade minimum of B- in student teaching seminar courses is required for students in teacher certification track programs.
Students with a grade point average below this will be considered not making satisfactory progress and will be reviewed by the Steinhardt Committee on Student Progress. Please review Steinhardt’s Academic Policies and Procedures page for more information.
Pass/Fail Grading Option
MA and Advanced Certificate students in the Department of Teaching and Learning are not permitted to take required courses Pass/Fail. Elective courses may be taken Pass/Fail with program approval. The Pass/Fail option must be chosen by the fifth week of classes for the Fall and Spring semesters and the fifth day of Summer session classes.
NYU Policies
University-wide policies can be found on the New York University Policy pages.
Steinhardt Academic Policies
Additional academic policies can be found the Steinhardt academic policies page.