Teaching is indeed an art; it is always being made and remade, and it is never finished. The Art of Teaching Graduate Program is child centered and culturally sensitive, with observation at its core. Rather than imposing a teaching philosophy onto children, students allow their strategies to emerge from observing children, their individual interests, and modes of thinking. Extensive observation and classroom teaching practice are supplemented with academic discussions, course readings in theory and practice, and shared childhood recollections. Seminar-style classes create an intimate environment and encourage the sharing of experiences and ideas. The program is committed to the public education system, particularly in urban areas, and graduates find teaching positions in a range of public and private schools.
Graduate Profiles: Meet Our Alums
Verone Kennedy M.S. Ed. '00 believes education and holistic development go hand-in-hand, and employs this theory as principal of Granville B. Woods School for Science and Technology.
For Deirdre Kilkenny-Stein B.A. ’99, M.S. ’00, gratification comes in small packages—and in small but telling moments with her students.
Bill McKeon B.A. ’95, M.S. Ed. ’96 didn’t set out to become a teacher. But in his mid-30s, some children changed his mind.
To work effectively with children, Cassandra Hyacinthe M.S Ed. ’90 has discovered, you must understand them.
Why The Art of Teaching?
"I don’t just want to be a teacher. I want to be a good teacher, and I wanted a program that valued and honored that. In the Art of Teaching program we honor real teaching. We honor teaching from the heart. And we don’t believe that once you’re done with your degree you are finished. It’s an ongoing process." —Alumna Dena Stamos
Program Requirements
Candidates for the Master of Science in Education degree must complete 42 credits (48 credits for the dual program in Early Childhood Education and Childhood Education), field placements, student-teaching placements, and a master's project. This can be accomplished full-time in two years and a summer, or part-time in three years and two summers.
Apply to the Art of Teaching Graduate Program
The preferential deadline for applying is March 1, however, applications are accepted on a rolling basis.