The Teacher Academy

For over 138 years, teacher education
has been one of the strongest programs at
Hunter College. Hunter has played a crucial
role in the preparation of generations of
thoroughly trained, highly skilled, and
enlightened teachers to answer the needs
of the New York City public schools.

Today, Hunter College continues this
tradition as a partner in the Teacher
Academy initiative of the City University of
New York. The Teacher Academy provides
full tuition scholarships to outstanding high school graduates to prepare them to teach mathematics or science in New York City’s public schools. The program combines a major in the content subjects — math, biology, or chemistry at Hunter — with rigorous internships, placing students in public schools from their very first semester in college.

The CUNY Teacher Academy @ Hunter College

• If you are an outstanding student,
• If you are passionate about math, biology or chemistry,
• If you are interested in becoming a teacher,
• If you want to help build better schools in New York City,
Then you should apply to the TeacherAcademy @ Hunter, an innovative new program that combines a great education in the arts and sciences with teacher training in New York City’s public schools, starting in your freshman year.

If you are accepted to the Teacher Academy @ Hunter:

• You receive four years of free tuition
• You receive paid internships of $1,600 a year to work in middle schools and high schools.
• You are eligible for a full-time teaching position in an NYC public school after graduation.
• You are eligible for financial support for a master’s degree at a CUNY college.

Once enrolled at the Teacher Academy @ Hunter, you will be offered:

• Small classes with fellow Teacher Academy students
• Study with exceptional faculty in math and science and the opportunity to do research in those fields
• Faculty mentors in education, math and science
• A dedicated Teacher Academy community space for study, meetings, group projects, or relaxation
• A summer program with classes, tutoring work, and field trips
• A Director and Student Advisor who are committed to the success of all Teacher Academy students and who foster a community of learners and colleagues.