Master in Secondary Education and Teaching (Master's)

Tuition is Tuition for the Master of Arts in Teaching programme is $28,000 for the full degree..

Graduates are qualified to teach in New York State grades 7-12 and receive initial teaching certification. The programme combines graduate coursework with full-time teaching residencies in partner schools. Students complete a year-long or two-year pathway with structured practicum experiences and academic research. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on teaching under mentor supervision.

The one-year programme requires 36 credits and includes graduate courses, teaching practicum, and an academic research project. The two-year programme spreads the same credits over two years with part-time scheduling.

Graduates secure teaching positions in secondary schools across New York State.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Submission of transcripts, a personal statement, and letters of recommendation is required.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-campus, full-time or part-time; one-year or two-year duration. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 52% of applicants.

Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, United States, is recognised for its distinctive liberal arts education that emphasizes interdisciplinary study, close faculty mentorship and creative inquiry. Founded in 1860, Bard has developed a curriculum that encourages independent thinking through small seminars, intensive first-year experiences and a substantial senior project. The college cultivates students' intellectual curiosity and prepares graduates to engage thoughtfully in public and creative life.

Academic life at Bard balances rigorous scholarship with artistic practice and civic engagement, offering a breadth of programs across the arts, humanities and sciences. Students benefit from personalized advising, research opportunities and cross-disciplinary collaborations that encourage experimentation and professional readiness. Campus resources, visiting artists and community partnerships enhance the learning environment and support extracurricular development in leadership, performance and scholarship.

International students find Bard appealing for its mentorship-driven approach, flexible curriculum and emphasis on independent projects that can showcase individual strengths. The college's smaller scale creates a supportive environment for adapting to life in the United States while accessing internships, study-away options and career guidance. Prospective applicants should highlight intellectual initiative and a readiness to engage closely with faculty and peers in an interactive academic community.