Fordham GSE
Your next steps begin at Fordham
Whether you are looking to become a teacher or school administrator for the first time or you are a veteran education professional looking to advance your career, our high-quality academic programs, committed faculty, and exceptional community partnerships will assist in achieving the career you deserve.
The Fordham University community has established the following list of standards that we expect all community members to demonstrate:
- Community
- Diversity
- Professionalism
- Reflection
- Scholarship
- Social justice
- Technology
Teaching Programs at Fordham
Master of Science in Teaching (M.S.T.)
for those looking to become teachers for the first-time or current teachers who need a master's degree. These programs lead to initial New York State teacher certification. *Denotes availability at both Lincoln Center and Westchester campuses.
- Adolescence Education: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies and/or Special Education
- Bilingual Childhood Education
- Childhood Education*
- Childhood Education and Childhood Special Education*
- Early Childhood and Childhood Education*
- Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education*
- Early Childhood Education*
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Master of Science in Education (M.S.E.) and Advanced Certificate (Adv)
for veteran teachers looking to add additional areas of certification
- Adolescence Special Education (ADV) online option available
- Bilingual Education (ADV)
- Childhood Special Education (MSE, ADV)
- Early Childhood Special Education (MSE, ADV)
- Literacy, Adolescent (Grades 5-12) (MSE)
- Literacy, Childhood (Birth-Grade 6) (MSE)
- Middle Childhood (grades 7-9) (ADV)
- Special Education: Bilingual Education (ADV)
- Special Education: TESOL (ADV)
- TESOL, Advanced (ADV)
Non-Certification Programs
for those looking to teach but do not need New York State certification
- Curriculum and Teaching (M.S.E.)
- English as a World Language (M.S.)
- Literacy Leadership (ADV)
Not sure what program is right for you?
We encourage you to contact the Admissions Office at gse_admiss@fordham.edu or 212-636-6400 so we can help you figure out the best program to meet your needs.
Educational Leadership Programs
Master's Program Options
Fordham GSE offers certification and non-certification tracks for all programs. The certification tracks are those seeking New York State School Building Leader (SBL) certification. Students can choose to pursue either a two-year, part-time program or a one-year accelerated program.
- School Building Leader - Public (certification track)
- School Biulding Leader - Private/Faith-Based (certification track)
- Administration and Supervision - Public (non-certification track)
- Administration and Supervision - Private/Faith-Based (non-certification track)
Advanced Certificate
leads to eligiblity for New York State School District Leader certification
- School District Leader
Doctoral Program Options
- Administration and Supervision Ph.D.: Church and Non-Public School Leadership
- Administration and Supervision Ed.D.
Not sure which program is right for you?
We encourage you to contact the Admissions Office at gse_admiss@fordham.edu or 212-636-6400 so we can help you figure out the best program to meet your needs.
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