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Admission Requirements

The Graduate School welcomes applications from individuals who have strong academic records and who have experience and interest in education or related fields. We believe that professions in education require intelligent, reflective, flexible and creative individuals with strong ethical standards. 
Criteria for Admissions

The criteria described here apply to applicants for all graduate degree programs. Applicants should consult specific program descriptions for additional requirements and prerequisites.

• Bank Street College seeks applicants with a GPA of at least 3.0 (B average) or higher who demonstrate the preparation needed for successfully completing graduate courses and a culminating master's degree project, and for making positive contributions in their professional lives.
  
• We seek applicants who demonstrate sensitivity to others, flexibility, self-awareness, and a willingness and capacity to engage in self-reflection.
  
• We seek applicants who demonstrate clear evidence of positive interpersonal skills and relationships with both children and adults.
  
• We seek applicants who demonstrate evidence of healthy motivation and commitment to learning and to children.

Applicants for a Master of Science in Education degree or for a Master of Science degree must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university. Undergraduates who are in the process of completing degrees are welcome to apply for admission to these programs, but full acceptance into a master's degree program will be contingent upon completion of a baccalaureate degree.

Many of our programs leading to New York State initial certification require that applicants meet requirements for breadth and depth distribution in the liberal arts and sciences. In addition to having breadth across the liberal arts curriculum, applicants are expected to have an undergraduate concentration (ten courses) in one of the liberal arts or sciences. Applicants to programs in Middle School Education must have a concentration that is taught in middle schools (history, English, math, science, or a foreign language). A few programs require that applicants have prior New York State certification (see Certification and Licensing for details).

Students missing an undergraduate course requirement must successfully complete an undergraduate or graduate level course in the subject(s) required, as outlined in the acceptance letter, prior to graduation from Bank Street.

Applicants for the advanced Master of Education (Ed. M.) in Special Education, Literacy, Studies in Education, Leadership for Educational Change, or the Principles Institute must have a prior master's degree in Education. See specific program descriptions for more information.

Applications from international students are welcome. Please click for more information.

For more information, contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at 212-875-4404.