Students gain a strong foundation in human development, learning theories, and school curriculum.
The program emphasizes the educational role and mission of museums in a pluralistic society. Taking advantage of the rich museum environment in New York City, students make frequent visits to museums, meet with museum staff, and develop museum-based projects. The 42-credit master's degree program is full time, includes 30 credits of coursework, and takes a minimun of one year and two summers to complete. Fall semester is spent student teaching in elementary classrooms. During the spring semester, students intern in the museum of their choice.