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. A second option is offered for those interested in special education to also seek dual certification in computer science, all grades. See Transformational Teaching Students with Disabilities and Computer Science (MAT) for more information.
The curriculum, which can be completed in one year of full-time study, 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:
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
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
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.
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.