Adolescent English
Program Overview
This master’s programs will prepare you to teach English to middle school and high school students of diverse backgrounds, abilities and interests in grades 7 to 12. This program is offered jointly with the English Department in the School of Arts & Sciences.
Coursework and Clinical Experiences
Courses are offered in the afternoon and evening. Some courses may be available in an online or hybrid format. Select courses have required hours of classroom experience (fieldwork) in a New York City public school. Students also participate in supervised teaching (student teaching and/or practicum) as the culmination of their course of study. Student teaching and/or practicum requires five full days per week for at least one semester.
Credits
43 (Including 18 credits of graduate English coursework)
Certification
Adolescent English Education Grades 7 to 12
Eligibility and Admission Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0
- A minimum of 21 credits of advanced courses in British, American or World Literature written in English (no more than 3 credits of the latter)
- Supplemental Material: a writing sample of about 10 pages (preferably an undergraduate research paper of literary criticism)
- Two letters of recommendation (preferably including at least one academic reference)
- A statement of purpose
To Apply
Applications are accepted each Fall and Spring semester.
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Application Deadlines
Fall Start
- March 15
Spring Start
- October 15
Visit How to Apply for information about deadline extensions.
Related Programs
This program is not designed for individuals who have initial NYS certification in Social Studies 7-12. If you seek a Master’s Degree and Professional Certification in a related field, consider our Master’s Degrees for NYS Certified Teachers.
If you also hold a master’s degree in English, you may be eligible for our Post-Master’s Advanced Certificate program in Adolescent English.
Contact an Admissions Advisor
Program Leader
English Department Advisor
Janet Neary
jneary@hunter.cuny.edu
212-772-4039
Office: W1204