Summer MA Intensive (INSTEP)
Our Intensive Summer Teacher Education Program (INSTEP) program is designed for public, private, and initially certified school teachers, who are looking for a convenient and exciting way to obtain a master's degree in Music Education.We recognize that you need to devote your attention to curriculum planning and teaching. INSTEP enables you to complete a master's degree in three summers, with minimal on-site coursework during the academic year. INSTEP provides you with the opportunity to continue your examination of curriculum theory and development, pedagogy, and policy without interrupting your career.
INSTEP is guided by pedagogical and philosophical underpinnings that reflect current trends in rethinking and re-conceiving the teaching of Music. This M.A. program will meet the recently conceived state and national teacher preparation standards.
Our graduate program will provide you with the analytical and critical skills required to integrate theory and practice, the hallmark of a Teachers College degree. By attending Teachers College you will have access to an unparalleled faculty and student body, many of whom have achieved national and international recognition.
Your Course of Study
How to Apply
Admission requires that students must hold initial state teaching certification in music. To apply for admission, please visit TC Admissions. We accept applications on a rolling, space-available basis. While there is no formal deadline for INSTEP, we highly recommend submitting your application before June 1st, 2013 in order to be reviewed in time for classes.Financial Aid
Our goal is to help remove financial barriers to assist students in meeting the cost of attendance at the institution. Tuition scholarships are available on the basis of academic merit and financial need. Scholarships are awarded on a funds-available basis.If you are interested in applying for Federal Student Aid, you will need to file for FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Be sure to include the Teachers College school coded G03979. After we receive your FAFSA information from the Department of Education, within 14 days you will receive a financial aid award letter. We strongly recommend completing as early as possibly if you are planning to attend Teachers College this summer.
The Financial Aid Office provides counseling and assistance in completing the financial aid application, evaluation and determination of need. For more information on the financial aid process please visit The Office of Financial Aid.
For current enrollment costs, see the Office of Admissions.
Housing
If you are interested in applying for housing, we recommend contacting the Office of Residential Services for more information. Limited housing for INSTEP students is available. Housing for INSTEP students is known as Summer Conference Housing and has a separate application process than school-year housing. If you are interested in applying for housing, please complete the Summer Conference Housing Application, and indicate that you are planning to enroll in an INSTEP program. Do not use the regular Housing Application for school-year programs.
The Office of Residential Services offers a limited number of spaces within the residence halls to accommodate persons attending summer conferences, classes, workshops, or interning. Conference guests and workshop attendees will be housed in our 517 West 121st residence hall. To download a brochure, please click here.
Program Contact
For more information please contact our INSTEP Coordinator:Lindsay Weiss
(212) 678-3108
law2150@tc.columbia.edu
law2150@tc.columbia.edu