Graduate Studies
Graduate Programs
IN GENERAL
Manhattanville's commitment to the Teacher Education programs in the School of Education is most vividly exemplified by the quality instruction offered by our caring and experienced faculty. The College's abiding concern for individual students is reflected in our personalized approach to teaching, advising, and providing student support services.
Specific coursework requirements for each program in education are listed in the School of Education Graduate Catalog, published by the School of Education. This is considered part of the official college catalog. We will be happy to send you an information packet including this brochure. To request this material
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MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING/MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES/PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATION
Manhattanville offers Master of Arts in Teaching degree programs for strong liberal arts graduates with few or no prior courses in education. Upon completion of the program, the candidate is eligible for New York State certification as a teacher of Childhood and/or Early Childhood Education, English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science or Foreign Language instruction at the secondary and middle school or teacher of Art or Music in all grades. M.A.T. programs range from 36 to 40 credits depending on the program and the areas in which certification is sought. All M.A.T. programs include one semester of full-time supervised or student teaching. 100 hours of fieldwork must be completed prior to supervised/student teaching.
Manhattanville offers Master of Professional Studies degree programs of graduate study in Teaching of English as a Second Language, Special Education, Literacy as well as, a variety of programs leading to dual certification. The M.P.S. and the Professional Diploma in School Building Leadership prepare candidates for certification in School Building Leadership, depending on prior experience. M.P.S. programs range from 36 to 47 credits, depending on the program and the areas in which certification is sought. Upon completion of the program, the candidate is eligible for initial, professional, or permanent certification. This classification is determined by credentials presented at the time of matriculation into the selected program. All M.P.S. programs except for that in Literacy require at least one semester of supervised fieldwork.
ADVANCED CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
Advanced Certification programs are available for candidates already holding a Liberal Arts Masters degree but with no prior educational preparation OR for certified teachers wishing to obtain certification in an additional area. We offer Certification programs in the following areas: Special Education, Secondary/Middle Childhood and Adolescence (English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Second Languages, or Social Studies), TESOL, Literacy/Reading and Writing, Music and Art.
INDIVIDUAL EVALUATION CERTIFICATION AND EXTENSION PROGRAMS
Individual evaluation certification and extension programs are available for in-service teachers who are already certified, hold a Masters degree and who wish to become certified in another area OR for individuals who are teaching and are not yet certified. We offer the coursework required for certification through New York State Individual evaluation application. In these cases, under New York State Regulations, candidates can apply for certification directly to NYS Education Department, using graduate courses they have taken at Manhattanville. Careful advising and specific choices of courses is required in these programs and interested students are advised to consult closely with the Graduate Advising Office and the NYS Education Department at www.nysed.gov.