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Program Description
This Master of Arts in Teaching program in Transformational Teaching in Middle and High School prepares teachers of secondary education, and leads to eligibility for initial certification in teaching English, math, science, history/social studies for grades 7-12 with extensions for grades 5 and 6, and special education in urban settings serving diverse student populations, with an option for those interested in special education to also seek dual certification in computer science, all grades. The curriculum focuses on preparing teachers who can create experiences in their classrooms that transform how teenagers engage with and care about their own learning, and adopts an holistic approach to education seeking to explore innovations in research and teaching and how new ideas inside and outside of the classroom can transform the education of young people.
This program represents a reconceptualization of teacher preparation for the 21st century, following NYU’s vision for academic excellence and innovative practices. It aligns with current research on best practices in teacher preparation by engaging candidates in examining problems of practice and identifying ways to address those problems.
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.
Program Requirements
This program prepares teachers of secondary education, and leads to eligibility for initial certification in the following areas:
English Education
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| TCHL-GE 2010 | Inquiries Into Teaching & Learning III | 3 |
| TCHL-GE 2515 | Adolescent Learners in Urban Contexts | 2 |
| TCHL-GE 2999 | Drug, Alcohol Ed/Child Abuse ID/School Violence/DASA: | 0 |
| WLGED-GE 2914 | Workshop in World Language Education | 1-6 |
| SPCED-GE 2124 | Historical and Contemporary Issues in Special Educ Policy, Research and Practice | 3 |
| ENGED-GE 2501 | Masters Sem:Eng Ed | 3 |
| ENGED-GE 2041 | Teaching/Learning English Language Arts Middle & HS | 3 |
| TCHL-GE 2275 | Lang/Lit Acquisition Dev (or ENGED-GE 2XXX: Content Elective) | 3 |
| | 3 |
| TCHL-GE 2120 | Curriculum and Research in Literacy and the Language Arts (culminating experience/task) | 3 |
| ENGED-GE 2911 | Student Teaching in the English Language Arts: Placement I | 3 |
| ENGED-GE 2922 | Student Teaching in the English Language Arts: Placement II | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 |
Mathematics Education
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| TCHL-GE 2010 | Inquiries Into Teaching & Learning III | 3 |
| TCHL-GE 2275 | Lang/Lit Acquisition Dev | 3 |
| TCHL-GE 2515 | Adolescent Learners in Urban Contexts | 2 |
| TCHL-GE 2999 | Drug, Alcohol Ed/Child Abuse ID/School Violence/DASA: | 0 |
| SPCED-GE 2124 | Historical and Contemporary Issues in Special Educ Policy, Research and Practice | 3 |
| WLGED-GE 2914 | Workshop in World Language Education | 1-6 |
| MTHED-GE 2034 | Educational Technology in Secondary School Mathematics | 2 |
| MTHED-GE 2035 | Teaching of Algebra and Rational Numbers, Grades 5-12 | 3 |
| MTHED-GE 2036 | The Teaching of Geometry ,Grades 7-12 | 2 |
| MTHED-GE 2050 | Mathematical Proof and Proving | 2 |
| MTHED-GE 2033 | Teaching of Secondary School Mathematics | 3 |
| MTHED-GE 2911 | Student Teaching in Mathematics Education: Middle and High School I | 3 |
| MTHED-GE 2922 | Student Teaching in Mathematics Education: Middle and High School II | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 |
Science Education
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| TCHL-GE 2010 | Inquiries Into Teaching & Learning III | 3 |
| TCHL-GE 2275 | Lang/Lit Acquisition Dev | 3 |
| TCHL-GE 2515 | Adolescent Learners in Urban Contexts | 2 |
| TCHL-GE 2999 | Drug, Alcohol Ed/Child Abuse ID/School Violence/DASA: | 0 |
| SPCED-GE 2124 | Historical and Contemporary Issues in Special Educ Policy, Research and Practice | 3 |
| WLGED-GE 2914 | Workshop in World Language Education | 1-6 |
| SCIED-GE 2039 | Methods I: Teaching of SCI in Middle & Hs | 3 |
| SCIED-GE 2040 | Methods II:Teaching SCI in Middle & High Schools | 3 |
| SCIED-GE 2092 | Designing Curricula for Teaching Science | 3 |
| SCIED-GE 2405 | | 3 |
| SCIED-GE 2911 | Student Teaching Science Education:Middle School | 3 |
| SCIED-GE 2922 | Student Teaching Science Education: High School | 2-3 |
| Total Credits | 30 |
Social Studies
Students with Disabilities, Generalist
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| TCHL-GE 2010 | Inquiries Into Teaching & Learning III | 3 |
| TCHL-GE 2515 | Adolescent Learners in Urban Contexts | 2 |
| TCHL-GE 2275 | Lang/Lit Acquisition Dev | 3 |
| TCHL-GE 2999 | Drug, Alcohol Ed/Child Abuse ID/School Violence/DASA: | 0 |
| SPCED-GE 2124 | Historical and Contemporary Issues in Special Educ Policy, Research and Practice | 3 |
| WLGED-GE 2914 | Workshop in World Language Education | 1-6 |
| SPCED-GE 2162 | Ed of Std With Disab in Middle Clhd/Adole Settng | 3 |
| SPCED-GE 2052 | Methods of Instruction for Children with Low Incidence Disabilities | 3 |
| SPCED-GE 2108 | Learning Environments, Behavior, and Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| SPCED-GE 2136 | Assessment for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| SPCED-GE 2526 | Teaching Students with Disabilities: High School | 3 |
| SPCED-GE 2524 | Teaching Students with Disabilities: Middle School | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 |
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will:
- Build relationships with students and families with the goal of fostering student learning, engagement and well-being.
- Integrate theory/research with pedagogical and classroom practice.
- Develop and implement discipline-based curricula, unit plans and lessons that are coherent, use culturally relevant pedagogies, and foster experiential learning.
- Create and apply classroom strategies that are explicit, innovative, appropriate for a specific context, and use technology to support student learning.
- Develop a practice that is equitable and inclusive and acquire the skills of a professional educator.
Policies
Fieldwork Placement
Be advised that fieldwork placement facilities that provide training required for your program degree, and agencies that issue licenses for practice in your field of study, each may require you to undergo general and criminal background checks, the results of which the facility or agency must find acceptable before it will allow you to train at its facility or issue you a license. You should inform yourself of offenses or other facts that may prevent obtaining a license to practice in your field of study. NYU Steinhardt will not be responsible if you are unable to complete program requirements or cannot obtain a license to practice in your field because of the results of such background.
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.