Accelerated Teacher Internship Program (Jump Start)

This accelerated degree program is primarily designed for career changers, but may also be appropriate in other circumstances.  Jump Start is also open to those eligible to complete a Post-Masters certification program.  Cohorts begin twice a year, in Fall and Spring.  While completing approximately half of the Masters degree, participants conduct a job search with college guidance and may begin paid full-time teaching almost always in the Bronx or Manhattan, under a NYS internship certificate, in the Fall.  While teaching in following semesters, they complete all other requirements for degree or post-masters program and for certification.


The program is usually available for dual certification with Special Education in the areas of Early Childhood, Childhood Education, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Social Studies, and English, and for single certifications in Physics, Spanish, TESOL, Early Childhood, and Physical Education.  The School of Education will assist in locating opportunities to apply for positions.  However, job placement is not guaranteed.