Deepen your understanding of language, composition, and literature while becoming skilled in reflective teaching for middle and high school. You’ll integrate theories of language and literature, literature's content and meaning, and methods of teaching, while also experiencing supervised student teaching placements in NYC schools. You'll graduate eligible for initial teaching certification in New York State.
What you'll learn:
Our nationally recognized faculty members are deeply committed to bringing out the creative voices of student teachers through writing and literature. You will work closely with them to learn:
This program leads to eligibility for New York State initial teaching certification, as well as permitting you to teach English in grades 5 and 6. You will graduate ready to take on roles in:
Recent graduates have obtained positions at New York City schools including Quest to Learn, Essex Street Academy, and Salk School of Science; in children's television at CBS; and as editors at publishing houses. Many graduates also pursue master's or doctoral degrees in English education and related fields.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2025
Steinhardt School of Culture Education and Human Development
383 Lafayette Street,
New York,
10003, United States
Graduated with a GED or high school diploma equivalency test and have not enrolled in a degree-seeking program.
Don’t have minimum score requirements, but competitive applicants will receive:
100 and above on the TOEFL iBT
130 and above on the Duolingo English Test
7.5 and above on the IELTS Academic
70 and above on the PTE Academic
191 and above on the Cambridge English Scale
4.5 and above on the iTEP
Application deadline: Early Decision I - November 1; Early Decision II: January 1; Regular Decision - January 5.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
A degree from NYU is evidence of an inquiring mind and rigorous work ethic, setting graduates in good stead when making decisions about the future.