BA History and MA Teaching Social Studies Grades 7 to 12 Initial Certification

The Department of Teaching and Learning and the College of Arts and Science offer several dual-degree programs that allow students majoring in selected disciplines to simultaneously complete both their BA from the College of Arts and Science and an MA in Teacher Education from the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development in only 5 years. Students (both US citizens and international students) admitted to one of the BA/MA Teacher Education programs can, with careful planning, earn both degrees in a shortened time and at less cost than is normally the case. These programs combine the benefits of a broad liberal arts education at the undergraduate level with a professional education at the graduate level. All dual-degree programs qualify graduates for initial certification as a teacher in grades 7 through 12 in New York State.