East Harlem Teaching Residency – Childhood Special Education (MSEd)

 

The East Harlem Teaching Residency, a partnership between the East Harlem Tutorial Program (EHTP) and Hunter College School of Education, is a highly selective teacher training program that develops, supports, and certifies aspiring educators to become elementary special educators in New York.

The Residency is designed specifically for recent college graduates and career changers who are looking for an innovative pathway into the teaching profession. You will work alongside an experienced mentor teacher as an Associate Teacher in an EHTP public charter school during the school day and lead academic instruction in an EHTP elementary afterschool program in the afternoon. Simultaneously, you enroll in subsidized a Master’s degree program at Hunter College in childhood special education leading to eligibility for New York State initial teacher certification. You receive approximately $5,000 in tuition subsidy per year.

Academic Plan

CSEAC-MSED

Total Credits

54

Advisor

Newly Accepted Partnership Program Students

Program Sequence

East Harlem Teaching Residency is a cohorted program, and the program advisor will discuss each cohort’s particular course of study at the start of the program and before class registration. Program sequence is subject to change. To view course descriptions, progress standards and exit requirements visit the Hunter College catalog.

Clinical Experiences

First Summer – Preservice Fieldwork

As required by New York State law governing alternative certification programs, you will participate in pre-service fieldwork during your first summer. You will be placed in a summer school setting where you will begin to learn and develop your pedagogical skills. Placement for pre-service summer fieldwork is managed by EHTP.

Residency Year

During your residency year, all fieldwork requirements are embedded in your residency placement. You are not required to complete additional fieldwork beyond your residency.

Certification and Licensure

The East Harlem Teaching Residency is a New York State certification program for Childhood Education (MSED) and you will apply for your certification through the New York State Education Department (NYSED) TEACH Online Services.

You will apply for a Transitional B at the beginning of the program and will apply for Initial Certification upon graduation. Once you have completed three years of full-time paid teaching experience you can apply for your Professional Certification.

Please note, the Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA) will no longer be a certification requirement as of April 27, 2022. Visit the Certification and Licensure page for more information regarding this change.

Graduation

Graduation is the official completion of your program and conferral of an academic degree. In order to graduate, students must apply for graduation using CUNYFirst the semester before the semester of their planned graduation and complete any outstanding requirements by the stated deadlines. Visit the Graduation and Commencement page for complete information.