The Bard Master of Arts in Teaching Program offers several avenues for completion of the degree.
All successful graduates receive a master of arts in teaching degree in their subject area and are recommended for
New York State Initial Teaching Certification (grades 7–12).
All successful graduates receive a master of arts in teaching degree in their subject area and are recommended for
New York State Initial Teaching Certification (grades 7–12).
Our Programs
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One-Year ProgramDuring this intensive year-long program, students complete required graduate courses, a substantive research project, and extensive student teaching placements in Bard's partner schools under the guidance of a veteran mentor teacher and faculty field supervisor.
One-Year Program
During this intensive year-long program, students complete required graduate courses, a substantive research project, and extensive student teaching placements in Bard's partner schools under the guidance of a veteran mentor teacher and faculty field supervisor.
BARD MAT ONE-YEAR PROGRAM
AT-A-GLANCE
*Subject to Change
SUMMER TERM (10 weeks)
(Classes meet in three-hour blocks. Each class meets once per week. Classes meet 2pm or later)
ED502: Schooling in the 21st Century (First three days of program only)
Discipline Course #1
Discipline Course #2
Education Course #1
ED515: Teaching Lab I
BI MA LI HI 513: Field Experience in Restorative Justice Practices
FALL SEMESTER (16 weeks including Thanksgiving)
Classes meet in three-hour blocks. Each class meets once per week. Classes meet after school hours (4:30 pm or later)
MA BI LI HI 536: Teaching Practicum I (5 days per week for 6 weeks)
Discipline Course #3
Education Course #2
ED525: Teaching Lab II
JANUARY (remote)
ED516: English Language Learner Workshop Series (virtual)
SPRING SEMESTER (16 weeks including spring break)
Classes meet in three-hour blocks. Each class meets once per week. Classes meet after school hours (4:30 pm or later)
MA BI LI HI 546: Teaching Practicum II (full days; full time; for 12 weeks)
Education Course #3
ED535: Teaching Lab III: Problems of Practice
MA BI LI HI 532: Academic Research Project
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Two-Year ProgramThe Bard MAT offers a two-year, part-time program option that follows exactly the programming of the one-year pathway, but spreads it out over two years. This is a great option for people who would like to be able to work while completing their degree.
Two-Year Program
The Bard MAT offers a two-year, part-time program option that follows exactly the programming of the one-year pathway, but spreads it out over two years. This is a great option for people who would like to be able to work while completing their degree.
BARDMAT TWO-YEAR PROGRAM (Summer & Fall Start Options)
AT A GLANCE
*Subject to change
YEAR ONE:
SUMMER TERM (10 weeks)
Classes meet in three-hour blocks. Each class meets once per week. Classes meet 2pm or later)
ED502: Schooling in the 21st Century (first three days of program only)
Discipline Course #1
Discipline Course #2
FALL SEMESTER (16 weeks including Thanksgiving)
Classes meet in three-hour blocks. Each class meets once per week. Classes meet after school hours (4:30 pm or later)
Discipline Course #3
Education Course #1
SPRING SEMESTER (16 weeks including spring break)
Classes meet in three-hour blocks. Each class meets once per week. Classes meet after school hours (4:30 pm or later)
Education Course #2
MA BI LI HI 532: Academic Research Project
YEAR TWO:
SUMMER TERM (10 weeks)
Classes meet in three-hour blocks. Each class meets once per week. Classes meet 2pm or later
Education Course #3
ED515: Teaching Lab I
MA, BI, LI, HI 513: Field Experience in Restorative Justice Practices
FALL SEMESTER (16 weeks including Thanksgiving)
Classes meet in three-hour blocks. Each class meets once per week. Classes meet after school hours (4:30 pm or later)
MA BI LI HI 536: Teaching Practicum I (5 days/ week for 6 weeks)
ED525: Teaching Lab II
JANUARY (Remote)
ED516: English Language Learner Workshop Series (virtual)
SPRING SEMESTER (16 weeks including spring break)
Classes meet in three-hour blocks. Each class meets once per week. Classes meet after school hours (4:30 pm or later)
MA BI LI HI 546: Teaching Practicum II (5 days/ week for 12 weeks)
ED535: Teaching Lab III
TWO-YEAR PROGRAM- FALL START
YEAR ONE:
FALL SEMESTER (16 weeks including Thanksgiving)
Classes meet in three-hour blocks. Each class meets once per week. Classes meet after school hours (4:30 pm or later)
Discipline Course #1
ED course #1:
JANUARY (remote)
EL516: Teaching English Language Learners (virtual)
SPRING SEMESTER (16 weeks including spring break)
Classes meet in three-hour blocks. Each class meets once per week. Classes meet after school hours (4:30 pm or later)
Education Course 2:
Discipline #2
YEAR TWO:
SUMMER TERM (10 weeks)
Classes meet in three-hour blocks. Each class meets once per week. Classes meet 2pm or later)
ED502: Schooling in the 21st Century
ED515: Teaching Lab I
ED Course #3
Discipline Course #3
MA, BI, LI, HI 513: Summer School
MA BI LI HI 532: Academic Research Project
FALL SEMESTER (16 weeks including Thanksgiving)
Classes meet in three-hour blocks. Each class meets once per week. Classes meet after school hours (4:30 pm or later)
MA BI LI HI 536: Teaching Practicum I (5 days/ week for 6 weeks)
ED525: Teaching Lab II
SPRING SEMESTER (16 weeks including spring break)
Classes meet in three-hour blocks. Each class meets once per week. Classes meet after school hours (4:30 pm or later)
MA BI LI HI 546: Teaching Practicum II (5 days/ week for 12 weeks)
ED535: Teaching Lab III
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The BA/MAT 4+1 program is designed to offer Bard undergraduates a path to a master of arts in teaching (MAT) degree and New York State grades 7–12 teacher certification in one of five subject areas (biology, history, literature, mathematics, or Spanish) within five years of entering college.
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The Bard CEP dual-degree programs combine Bard’s innovative graduate curriculum with leading programs in environmental law, teaching, or business. Applicants must apply to, and be accepted by, both the CEP and the complementary programs.
