Admission Information

Admission to the School of Education is not automatic with admission to Hunter College. There is a separate admission process that involves a paper application, a writing sample and an interview. 

Students must apply by November 1 for the spring term and April 1 for the fall term. Applications are available online only.

Admission Requirements

1. Minimum of at least 65 credits but no more than 90 credits.
2. A Hunter College GPA of 3.0 or better.
3. A grade of B or better in ENGL 120.
4. No more than 6 credits of CR/NC grades.
5. Formal declaration of a major in English.
6. Transfer students will have to complete 12 credits of coursework at Hunter College before applying. However, transfer students with 60 or more credits and a GPA of 3.3 or better may be immediately considered for admission.

 Liberal Arts and Science Major Requirements

BA concentration in Preparation for Secondary School Teaching: 30 credits in English including:

• 18 credits in literature courses
• 6 credits in writing courses
• 3 credits in language courses
• 3 credits in elective

Required Liberal Arts & Sciences General Core

The courses listed below are required for BA Adolescent English students. Some of these courses may be used towards the GER:

• ENGL 120 and 220;
• Two courses selected from: HIST 151/HIST 152/GEOG 101;
• STAT 113;
• 9 credits in Math, Science or Technology with at least one science course with a lab component;
• 6 credits in the arts;
• One course that focuses on communication (see Program Advisor for acceptable courses); and
• 12 credits of study in a language other than English (or exemption on basis of equivalency).

Other State Certification Requirements

• Students must pass the Liberal Arts and Sciences Test (LAST) of the New York State Teacher Certification Exam prior to student teaching.
• Students should plan to take the ATS-W Secondary and CST English prior to graduation.
• Fingerprints must be cleared prior to student teaching.