Five-Year Integrated Teacher Education Track

Interested in becoming a teacher? Enroll in a program that will show you what the profession is all about and give you top-caliber training in the field through Fordham's Graduate School of Education. You'll gain extensive experience in the classroom, working in one of Fordham's partner schools in New York City, as you complete both a bachelor's degree in the liberal arts and sciences and a Master of Science in Teaching within five years.

You'll take part in seminars and fieldwork during your undergraduate years, learning more about the many roles of a teacher and your chosen area of certification. In senior year you can start taking classes for the master's degree, and after graduation, you'll complete two semesters of both academic work and full-time student teaching, working with a mentor. Overall, the program provides more than 600 hours of comprehensive experience in public schools.

This program is grounded in Fordham's Jesuit values of acceptance, compassion, and understanding of the whole individual. Its students become highly qualified, reflective, insightful teachers equipped with a broad base of knowledge that serves them well throughout their careers.

Of course, you'll learn about more than teaching during your undergraduate studies here. You'll also study philosophy, theology, economics, mathematics, languages, science, and the performing arts through Fordham's common core curriculum, the centerpiece of our liberal arts education.

The five-year track allows students to complete a B.A./B.S. and a Master of Science in Teaching in early childhood education, childhood education, or adolescence education (biology, chemistry, physics, Earth science, mathematics, English, or social studies), or teaching English to students of other languages (TESOL).

Dual certification and extensions may also be pursued in early childhood special education, childhood special education, early childhood/childhood education, bilingual childhood education, and adolescence special education.

Students in this program begin to work closely with a Graduate School of Education (GSE) adviser as first-year students or sophomores and apply to GSE in the spring semester of junior year. The program follows a reflective practitioner model, with cohorts of students forming communities for reflection on teaching and learning. Each cohort follows a sequence of coordinated courses and field experiences that link theory and practice.

Seniors can integrate up to 12 GSE credits while completing undergraduate requirements. During the fifth year of study (including summers), candidates complete their graduate credits along with two semesters (fall and spring) of full-time student teaching.

Students receive support from a career adviser during the job search process. After completing the requirements for the Master of Science in Teaching, graduates are eligible for Fordham's endorsement for New York State Initial Teacher Certification.

New York's certification is reciprocal with many states. Graduates can attain professional certification in New York after teaching in the state for three years.

• Common Application, including the essay and optional short answer response in the writing section, and the $70 application fee. 
• Letter of Recommendation
• Transcripts
• English Language Proficiency Test Results
  • International students whose first language is not English must demonstrate their proficiency through English Language Proficiency test results.
    • TOEFL iBT: 90+ (Fordham code: 2259)
    • TOEFL ITP Level 1 Test with Vericant Interview option (China only): 575+
    • IELTS & IELTS Indicator: 7.0+
    • Duolingo English Test (DET): 125+
    • Pearson Test of English (PTE): 65+
  • International students who are not submitting required TOEFL, IELTS, DET or PTE results must complete the English Language Proficiency Test Waiver Request Form linked within the online applicant portal after an application has been officially submitted.
  • Applicants who live in the New York City area can alternatively take Fordham’s ESL placement evaluation (FELT) at the Institute of American Language and Culture. Email [email protected] or call +1-212-636-6353 to make an appointment.
• Fordham University Statement of Funding or CSS Profile 
  
  • Fordham University has a need-aware admission process for first-year applicants who plan to attend Fordham for the Fall term on a non-immigrant visa.
  • Applicants who plan to fully fund their study at Fordham are required to complete the Fordham University Statement of Funding. This form will be available to eligible applicants upon submission of the application.
  • Applicants who plan to partially fund their study at Fordham and will apply for need-based financial aid are required to complete the CSS Profile and demonstrate an ability to pay (Expected Family Contribution) at least $30,000 USD per year.