Graduate program.

About the MA Degree Programs at Teachers College:

The Barnard Noyce Teachers Scholar Program is recruiting talented STEM majors to become teachers in high-need schools and will provide up to $25,000 towards a graduate degree at Teachers College. We offer two tracks depending on your qualifications: MATH or Science. Only students who graduated from a Columbia University undergraduate institution are eligible to apply, these include: Barnard College, Columbia College School of Engineering and Applied Science or General Studies. Accepted scholars must complete 2 years of teaching in a high need school within 8 years of graduation.

Benefits extend beyond scholarship include conference opportunities, mentorship while you’re during your academic period and while you’re teaching and professional development funding for classes, conferences.
Math Initial Certification, MA 

(MATH-INIT)


​The program in Mathematics at Teachers College offers a Master of Arts (MA) degree program leading to New York State initial certification in teaching Secondary Mathematics (Grades 7 – 12). 

Required coursework includes a minimum of 12 credits in mathematics content, 8 credits in mathematics education (theory and methods), 8 credits in general professional education, and 4 credits in student teaching. Given that degree requirements include specified courses and course categories, students in the MA program are expected to study and discuss the Program Guide with academic advisors. Since the demands of student teaching are great, normally no more than two additional full-credit courses (3 pts each) are recommended during the student teaching semester. Candidates are also required to have at least 100 clock hours of field experiences related to coursework prior to student teaching.


Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. 
Pre-Service Secondary Science Education (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Physics) with New York State Initial Certification, MA 

(SCIB-INIT; SCIC-INIT; SCIE-INIT; and SCIP-INIT)

The MA Pre-Service program in Science Education at Teachers College provides students with opportunities to study science education theory, the discipline of science (including its histories, philosophies, and epistemologies), and professional education. It also provides students with opportunities to merge these studies with intensive field experiences through field-based assignments, courses, and student teaching experiences.

The Pre-Service MA program in science education is a 36-point program. Upon its completion, students earn both an MA degree and a New York State initial license to teach secondary (grades 7-12): Biology (SCIB-INIT), Chemistry (SCIC-INIT), Earth Science (SCIE-INIT), or Physics (SCIP-INIT). Some of the courses in the Science Program, and particularly courses in the broad and basic areas of education offered outside of the department, are offered in the summer.

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Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. 

Application Process

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Must be a recent graduate from Columbia University (BC, CC, SEAS, GS) from the Classes of 2013 to 2017 (i.e. AY 2012-2013; 2013-2014; 2014-2015; 2016-2017)
  2. Must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States
  3. Must hold a BA or BS in a STEM discipline (see Acceptable Majors), or must have completed all of the pre-requisites for either Science or Math Ed programs at TC before applying, with the exception of the Foreign Language requirement in the Science Ed department
  4. Must intend to enroll in an initial secondary (grades 7-12) certification (i.e. Pre-Service) with NYS-licensure Master of Arts (MA) degree program in either Math or Science Education at Teachers College (MATH-INIT; SCIB-INIT; SCIC-INIT; SCIE-INIT; SCIP-INIT), AND must complete this program by Summer 2019

Application Requirements

  1. Submission of completed MA Application/Intent to Apply Form. 
  2. A current resume.
  3. A personal narrative that speaks to your commitment to teaching in a high-need K-12 school.
  4. Official college academic transcript(s) showing a preferred GPA of 3.3+ in STEM courses related to the content area that licensure is sought in.
  5. Availability for an informal meeting with either Professors Rivera or Edstrom.
  6. Availability to meet briefly with TC Admissions liaison, Deanna Gregory. 
  7. Submission of Teachers College Application. This includes completion of the appropriate Degree Online Application Form; upload of the Statement of Purpose; submission of two Letters of Recommendation; submission of Official College Transcript(s); submission of required Supplemental Materials, which may include an Academic Writing Sample, GRE Test Scores, and/or a third letter of recommendation; AND payment of the non-refundable Application Fee ($65 for new applicants and $35 for re-applicants). GRE Test Scores for all applicants that are accepted must be received by the start of the Fall 2018 semester for either program.

Scholarship Requirements

  1. Must agree to teach full-time for two years in a high-need school for the one year of Noyce Scholarship received (AY 2018-2019).
  2. Must sign a Promissory Note and Agreement to repay the amount of the Noyce Scholarship received if full-time teaching services are not met within eight years upon successful completion of the program. 
  3. Attend monthly Noyce Cohort meetings





**For additional questions see our FAQ here**

Application timeline

1. Submit the MA Intent to Apply Form, a current résumé, transcript, and your personal narrative to Nicholas Staropoli by email or in person to the Education Program Office (335 Milbank Hall on Barnard's campus between 9am-5pm).
2. Meet with either Professor Maria Rivera-Maulucci or Professor Lisa Edstrom. Your availability and your preferred meeting method (in-person, by phone, or virtually) must be included in the appropriate section of the form in Step #1. This meeting is informal and is intended to answer any questions surrounding BNTSP that applicants may have, and for faculty to gain a sense of what motivates applicants to teach in high-need schools. 
3. Meet with the math & science education admissions liaison. You must meet with Professors Rivera or Edstrom before scheduling a meeting with Deanna. 
4. Submit your application to Teachers College. To apply, click here. For more information about the application process for degree programs including all required materials, click here. GRE Test Scores for all applicants that are accepted must be received by the start of the Fall 2018 semester for either program.
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1239945. 
​Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
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