Accelerated Masters Program for Adults

Jump Start 2009-2010

This intensive program provides you with the opportunity to complete half of your graduate coursework in just over five months.  This will enable us to apply on your behalf for an Intern Certificate (subject to New York State Education Department rules and regulations).  We will provide you with the opportunity to interview in school districts located primarily in New York City (Bronx and Manhattan School Districts).  The school district personnel make all hiring decisions. 

If a teaching position is secured, Jump Start teachers will be assigned a Manhattanville mentor who will assist them with developing unit and lesson plans and classroom management protocols, as well as help them understand their school policies and procedures.  In addition, Jump Start teachers attend a weekly field seminar and a Manhattanville field supervisor will schedule regular visits to observe, enhance, and/or monitor on-site progress. 

Within 14 months (upon completion of your program) you will earn your Master’s degree and be eligible to apply for Initial Teacher Certification.  The program is available in the areas of:


Admission Criteria

  • Possess a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
  • Interview with Graduate Admissions and the Director and/or Assistant Director of JumpStart
  • Two semesters of a language other than English or the equivalent at the college level (12 credits total for TESOL)
  • A course in child Developmental Psychology (Childhood, Childhood and Special Education, Middle Childhood/Adolescence)
    This course may be taken in Summer Session II (July) at Manhattanville College
  • Study of the Visual/Performing Arts
  • Study of Communication
  • A course in History
  • A course in Literature
  • A course in Science
  • A course in Mathematics
  • Study of Written Analysis/Expression
  • 18 credits in a single liberal arts area for:
    • MAT: Childhood (1-6)
    • MPS Childhood & Special Education (1-6), and
    • TESOL (all grades)
  • 30 credits in your area of specialization (Math, Biology, Chemistry, Social Studies, English or Spanish (See School of Education Graduate Course Catalog for specific requirements) for:
    • MAT: Middle Childhood/Adolescence Education (5-9, 7-12) in Math, Biology, Chemistry, Social Studies, English
    • Adolescence Education (7-12) in Spanish
  • Passing score on the New York State LAST (Liberal Arts and Science Test)
    See New York State Teacher Certification Examinations for details
    The last day to take this exam is April 4, 2009

Director of Jump Start
James Finger
fingerj@mville.edu
(914) 323-5368

Assistant Director of Jump Start
Susan Harper
harpers@mville.edu
(914) 798-2712