Studies in Education (On Campus and Online)

Please refer to our admissions criteria.

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. To qualify for the EdM track, applicants must hold a prior master’s degree in education. Certification Graduates of this program are not eligible for certification. 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.

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.

Your degree will provide you with a range of career opportunities:

• Produce educational materials.
• Work for media groups such as Children’s Television Workshop.
• Design environments for children.
• Develop educational policy.
• Work in child advocacy programs.
• Work in education-related fields.