Overview

Upon successful completion of additional certification requirements, including specified teacher examinations, candidates of the MSEd in English Education from The City University of New York will also be eligible to receive both Initial and Professional Certification to teach English in New York State in Grades 7-12. Applicants will apply to one of the 4 following sequences based on their qualifications:

Sequence 1 (30 crs.): Candidates already certified in English Education 7-12.
Sequence 2 (32-36 crs.): Candidates seeking initial certification in English Education 7-12 who have completed the undergraduate education minor but are not certified.
Sequence 3 (40-45 crs.): Candidates who seek initial New York State certification in English Education 7-12 but who lack any coursework in education.
Sequence 4 (38 crs.): Transitional B candidates who seek initial New York State certification in English Education 7-12.

English Education Degree Requirements

Students must consult with an adviser in the M.S Ed program in English Education before starting their master's program. During their first semester, matriculated students are required to plan their program with a program adviser. All students will complete one of the following sequences: Sequence 1 (30 crs.), Sequence 2 (32-36 crs.); Sequence 3 (40-45 crs.) or Sequence 4 (38 crs.).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teaching English in Middle and High School
Literature for Middle and High School Students
Methods of Teaching Writing in Middle and High School
Teaching English Grammar
Methods of Teaching English in Middle and High School: Selected Topics
Reading and Reading Materials for Adolescents

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree in English or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.
Minimum cumulative index of 3.0 in the undergraduate record.
If conditionally admitted, meet conditions, starting in the first semester and finishing in no more than three consecutive semesters.
For Sequence 1, present evidence of NYS teacher certification in English Education 7-12.
For Sequence 2, present evidence of meeting core requirements in educational psychology, educational foundations, literacy, technology, and special education, including supervised field experiences.
For Sequence 4 only, possess Transitional B certificate in Teaching English grades 7-12.
Evidence of having completed a course in Special Education (ESC 463 or the equivalent). Students who have not taken this course as an undergraduate must take ESC 506 as part of their graduate program.
500-word essay outlining career goals.

Two to three letters of recommendation.
Individual interview.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

25650 USD / year

≈ 25650 USD / year
Out-of-State

25650 USD / year

≈ 25650 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14100 USD / year

≈ 14100 USD / year

Additional Details

Resident:

Full-time - $5,545/semester
Part-time - $470/credit

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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English Education Degree Requirements

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

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