Curriculum and Teaching Professional Certification

Welcome to the Elementary & Secondary Education Professional Certification Program


The Curriculum and Teaching Professional Certification programs develop educators who exert leadership in their school settings and with their colleagues. Students graduate with a Master of Arts degree in Curriculum and Teaching with Professional Certification at the Elementary Level (grades 1-6) or at the Secondary Level in English, Social Studies, Science, Technology, or Mathematics (grades 7-12). Initial Certification is a prerequisite for admission.

The M.A. in Curriculum and Teaching is designed so that with careful planning and advisement, the program can be completed in 16 months. This timeline allows students to engage deeply in coursework and fully benefit from the rich experiences and community offered by a Teachers College education. The program may also be taken part-time for students who chose to continue to work while pursuing a graduate degree.

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Our Master of Arts in Elementary Education are 32-credit programs which can lead to professional certification as a grades 1-6 teacher in New York State.

Our Master of Arts in Secondary Education are 32-credit programs, which can lead to professional certification as a grades 7-12 teacher in New York State in the areas of English, Social Studies, Science or Mathematics.

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