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Teachers College Academic Immersion Seminar

A six-week course designed for newly admitted students interested in accelerating their introduction to the rigors of graduate studies and academic life at TC.

Summer B, July 6 - August 16, 2017

Course Description

The Teachers College Immersion Seminar is a six-week course designed for newly admitted students interested in accelerating their introduction to the rigors of graduate studies and academic life at TC. Course participants will have the opportunity to engage in a range of preparatory activities designed to enhance scholarship and build strategies for success. Considerable attention will be given to academic writing styles, research, oral presentations, and other graduate-level skills. As further support, students completing the summer immersion seminar will be paired with an experienced student mentor to ensure a successful transition during the first fall semester. This course is open to newly admitted students only.

Course Objectives

This course is designed to introduce and prepare new students for academic life and expectations at Teachers College. Through a range of targeted assignments, students will better understand issues of academic integrity and build graduate-level skills in reading, writing, research, and oral presentations.

See overview and sample syllabus: English | Chinese | Korean | Spanish‌.

Requirements

The Academic Immersion Seminar is a 2-point course for credit that is graded as “Pass or Fail.” Students participating in the course must complete all assignments and attendance parameters to successfully pass the course.

Cost and Fees: $3024

The program costs do not include housing. Students are responsible for securing their own housing for the summer term. Here are some additional details about housing.

International Students

If you have questions about international student visa requirements, please visit Office of International Services page for more details.

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Application Deadline: April 15, 2017

Admitted 2017 Students

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