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Bachelor of Science in Teaching English, Grades 7-12, Initial Certification

USA

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What will I learn?

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:

  • The relationship between the reader, the literary work, and the writer
  • How to integrate reading and writing and English and history in the classroom
  • Approaches, theories, and practical strategies for teaching middle and high school students
  • English and literature core content, specialized pedagogical core, and liberal arts core curriculum.
  • Career Opportunities

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:

  • Secondary school English education, grades 7–12
  • Editing and publishing
  • Journalism
  • Corporate communications and technical writing

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.

Which department am I in?

Steinhardt School of Culture Education and Human Development

Study options

Full Time (128 credit hours)

Tuition fees
US$62,796.00 per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Steinhardt School of Culture Education and Human Development

383 Lafayette Street,

New York,

10003, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

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.

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About New York University

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.

  • 350+ Master’s and doctoral degree programs
  • 95% Graduate Employment Rate
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  • Top 30 University in the World

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