Studies in Education (On Campus)

This program has options to begin in the fall, spring, and summer.

The summer and fall applications are currently open.

The Studies in Education program offers flexibility for students to take courses from a range of programs and departments. While this program is considered an on-campus program, students may include online courses as part of their studies. At least 51% of the coursework must be completed on campus to comply with New York State Education Department (NYSED) guidelines.

Application Deadlines

• Applications are reviewed in rounds to ensure you receive a timely decision.
• You will have five business days after the application deadlines to finish providing any missing required materials. Incomplete applications will be moved to the next round for consideration.
• In some cases, applications submitted after the final deadline will be reviewed on a space available basis.
• We strongly encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. This guarantees the most timely admissions decision and the broadest consideration for scholarships and financial aid.

Summer 1, Summer 2

Fall

Admissions Criteria

This program is not intended for individuals who plan to be classroom teachers or school leaders at institutions that require state licensure and/or certification.

No prior teaching certification is necessary for this program.

Applicants for this program must demonstrate a strong interest in studying children, the way they learn, and the adults who provide materials and leadership for them as well as the constituents and communities that can support their learning and development.

Please review How to Apply for full details on the application process, admissions criteria, and application requirements.

Tuition

At Bank Street, tuition is charged per credit. The Studies in Education program requires 30 credits for completion. Read more on our Tuition page

Financial Aid

The majority of Bank Street students receive some type of financial aid. We strongly recommend applying early and submitting your FAFSA at the time you apply for the broadest consideration for scholarships and financial aid. Read more on our Financial Aid page

View the coursework for this program.

While students take courses, they gain appropriate experience and intensive advisory support through supervised fieldwork/advisement. Students will enroll in supervised fieldwork for one semester (6 credits) or two semesters (12 credits). The fieldwork placements will be selected with the student’s special focus in mind. For students already working in an appropriate setting, this may become the major work site for supervision.

Supervised fieldwork/advisement lies at the heart of a Bank Street education. Through sustained experiences in the field, supervision from core faculty, and close collaboration with peers, our graduate students develop the ability to connect theory to practice and to reflect deeply on their own growth as educators. In this program, you will:

• Gain experience in a setting connected to your field of interest.
• Participate in a regular collaborative conference group with your advisor and 7-9 other graduate students. You will have an opportunity to engage in ongoing in-depth conversations about teaching and learning.
• Gain from having your Bank Street advisor work with you at your site each month.
• Benefit from individual meetings with your advisor twice each month.
• Attend periodic meetings with your advisor.

Certification

This program does not lead to certification.

Careers

After graduation, students pursue a range of career opportunities including:

• Producing educational materials
• Working for media groups such as Children’s Television Workshop
• Designing environments for children
• Developing educational policy
• Working in child advocacy programs
• Working in education-related fields

Students at Bank Street have full access to our robust Career Services, including the CareerConnect job site, opportunities to attend job fairs and workshops, and connections to our alumni network nationwide.