Teaching and Learning Programs
Bank Street’s online Master of Science in Education programs in teaching and learning offer evidence-based curricula, culturally responsive practice, and techniques you can apply immediately.
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Connect with our enrollment team and learn more about Bank Street’s online graduate programs.
Unique Progressive Pedagogy
Benefit from Bank Street’s singular pedagogical approach, which centers children’s curiosities and experiences, and aligns with science of learning research.
Teaching Guided by Social Justice
Learn how to create accessible, culturally responsive curricula guided by social justice principles for learners from all backgrounds.
Designed to Launch a Career as well as for Full-Time Teachers
Start a new career or continue to work in the classroom while you earn your degree and apply what you’re learning.
100% Online Coursework
Enjoy rigorous yet flexible online learning that pairs self-paced learning experiences with face-to-face discussions, group work with peers, and onsite fieldwork.
Teaching and Learning Online Programs Overview
Bank Street’s online programs prepare teachers who build deep relationships as they support the development of children. Online courses provide flexibility and are grounded in Bank Street’s philosophy that recognizes that children and adults learn best when they are actively engaged with materials, ideas, and people. Our programs prepare educators who work to advance equity and who become change agents in their communities.
Early Childhood Special Education
This program is for you if:
- You hold initial certification and are seeking professional certification.
- You want to work with children birth through grade 2 in general, inclusion, and/or special education settings.
Childhood Special Education
This program is for you if:
- You hold initial certification and are seeking professional certification.
- You want to work with children with developmental variations in grades 1 through 6.
Early Childhood General and Special Education
This program is for you if:
- You are seeking your first teaching certification.
- You want to work with children birth through grade 2 in general, inclusion, and/or special education settings.
Childhood General and Special Education
This program is for you if:
- You are seeking your first teaching certification.
- You want to work with children grades 1 through 6 in general, inclusion, and/or special education settings.
Why Bank Street?
Founded over a century ago, Bank Street has a long history as a leader in progressive education and a deep commitment to the principles of social justice. Our graduate students learn through active engagement with materials, ideas, people, and environments, benefiting from the deep expertise of our faculty. We develop thoughtful educators who make learning vital and creative and who seek to develop the capacities of the children, adults, and communities they work with. At Bank Street, we see in education the opportunity to build a better society.
When to Apply
Bank Street’s application review process is conducted on a rolling basis, meaning we accept applications throughout the year for all academic terms and programs. We encourage you to submit your application well in advance of your intended semester start date.
Session | Early Submission Date | Classes Begin | Classes End |
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Spring 2025 | November 1, 2024 | January 21, 2025 | May 5, 2025 |
Summer Long 2025 | February 1, 2025 | May 12, 2025 | July 24, 2025 |
Summer I 2025 | February 1, 2025 | May 12, 2025 | June 16, 2025 |
Summer II 2025 | February 1, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | July 31, 2025 |
Meet Our Alumni
“I think about my journey often. I’ve found that the Bank Street name carries a lot of weight, both in and out of the classroom—the merit of the programs, the investment in our children, the holistic style of engaging in a way that is open and accessible to all children.”
Janai Gilkes
Childhood General and Special Education ʼ20
Frequently Asked Questions
The length of our programs depends on the specific course of study that you select and how many credit hours per semester you complete.
Bank Street offers online Master of Science in Education programs in Early Childhood Special Education, Childhood Special Education, Early Childhood General and Special Education, and Childhood General and Special Education.
Yes. Each year, Bank Street’s Office of Financial Aid administers more than $8.5 million in financial aid to students. Our scholarship program makes the cost of attending Bank Street College of Education competitive with most other private schools.
Connecting with an enrollment advisor will help you:
- Understand the admissions criteria for our programs and know whether you are eligible to apply
- Gain insight into application best practices and how to submit a strong application
- Know what to expect in your online classroom, including the level of faculty interaction, program outcomes, and more