Program Overview

Graduate School of Education

The Graduate School of Education offers various programs for students pursuing a career in education.

Academics

The school provides a range of academic programs, including:

• Master of Science in Teaching
• Master of Science
• Master of Science in Education
• Certificates and Extensions
• Accelerated Master's in Teaching Program
• Faith-Based Programs, such as Christian Spirituality and Jesuit Studies
• Counseling programs, including Counseling Psychology and Mental Health Counseling
• Educational Leadership programs, including Master's and Doctoral Degrees
• School Psychologist programs, including Bilingual School Psychology and Advanced Certificate in School Psychology
• Doctoral Programs, including Ed.D. in Administration, Supervision and Policy, and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology

Accelerated Master's in Teaching Program

The Accelerated Master's in Teaching Program is a time-efficient and cost-effective way to earn both a bachelor's and a master's degree. The program is based on a reflective practitioner model, with cohorts of students progressing through a sequence of coordinated courses and field experiences designed to link theory and practice.

Program Details

• The program is open to Fordham undergraduates who enroll prior to their senior year.
• Students must complete 12 graduate credits as an undergraduate to take advantage of the program.
• The program prerequisites include seven areas of study: English literature, math, science, foreign language, writing or communications, artistic expression, and social sciences.
• The application deadline is rolling admissions, with students encouraged to apply in their junior year.
• General Teacher Education Program Admissions Requirements include a 3.0 GPA, online application, official transcript(s), resume or Curriculum Vitae (C.V.), personal statement, and two letters of recommendation.

MST Fieldwork Requirements

• The practical application of theory, teaching strategies, curriculum construction, and behavior management is woven into student teaching throughout the program.
• Student teaching requires one full academic year, with placements in two different grade levels.
• Students are mentored by a field specialist and placed in high needs partnership schools in the New York City area.

Admissions Process

• The program has a two-stage admissions process: preliminary declaration of interest and MST advisement, and formal application to the Graduate School of Education.
• Students must complete a Declaration of Interest form and submit it to the Five-Year Track Coordinator at GSE.
• Students must meet with the coordinator for program advisement and plan their credit/course strategy to complete their BA/BS while integrating the 12 MST credits at GSE.

Program Curriculum

• The program offers various MST programs, including Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education, Adolescence Education, and Exceptional Adolescents.
• The program also offers dual certification options, such as Early Childhood/Special Education and Childhood Special Education.
• Extensions are available for additional credits, including Bilingual Education, Middle Childhood Education, Special Education, and TESOL.

Fieldwork Requirements

• The goals of the field experiences are to examine interest in teaching, gain insight into the curriculum and organization of a school, work with students on different age levels, and prepare for a 5th year student teaching experience.
• A minimum of 30 hours of fieldwork is required in a school or approved educational setting each semester.

Faculty & Research

The Graduate School of Education has a faculty directory that includes various departments, such as Counseling Psychology, Curriculum and Teaching, and Educational Leadership. The school also has research centers and institutes, including the Bernard L. Schwartz Center for Media, Public Policy and Education, and the Center for Catholic School Leadership and Faith-Based Education.

Tuition & Financial Aid

The school provides information on tuition and fees, including estimated total tuition costs by program, costs of attendance calculator, billing and payment, and monthly payment plan. The school also offers scholarships and assistantships, including graduate assistantships and FAQs for GSE school-based aid. Federal financial aid is available, including graduate federal financial aid and federal loan satisfactory academic progress policy. External sources of funding are also available, including external grants and scholarships, and private education loans.