Intensive Masters Time Frame & Scheduling

The Intensive Program combines course work at Teachers College with independent work (independent study or fieldwork on online courses) during the school year. The M.A. degree requires a total of 32 credits taken through Teachers College, and can be completed in either two or three summers. Although two years is obviously faster, it also requires more intensive work, both at Teachers College and during the school year. The three summer option offers a somewhat more relaxed pace in terms of study and financial commitment.

Two Summer Option:

The two summer option typically involves: 2 credits of independent study before coming to New York, to prepare for the summer; 8 credits of course work at Teachers College each July session; and the remainder of the credits done independently between one July and the next, to total 32 credits.

Three Summer Option:

In three summers, students might take six credits in each July session, and spread out the remaining 14 credits of independent work through the intervening two school years.

Students must attend at least two Intensive summer sessions here at Teachers College. In Summer 2006, we expect the Intensive session to run from Wednesday, July 5 through Friday, July 28, but this will need to be confirmed in the Spring.

Of the 32 credits in the M.A. degree program, at least half must be taken in person, at the Teachers College campus. The other half may be taken from wherever you live - through independent projects and/or online courses.

Up to 8 credits (four 2-credit courses) may be taken in the four week July period. Each course meets for six hours per week (two 3-hour sessions). Intensive program courses are scheduled in the morning, afternoon, and evenings.

Students are welcome to arrive in New York the week before the session starts. We will conduct group tours of the city and other activities (depending on how many people are here) during the July 4 weekend.