Interdepartmental Committee Information
Program Director
Prof. Lee Anne Bell
335A Milbank
Barnard
854-9237
Program Office
335-336 Milbank
Barnard
854-7072
Advisory Committee on Education
Peter Balsam (Psychology, Barnard)
Lee Anne Bell (Education, Barnard)
Mary McGee (Dean of Students, General Studies)
Lesley Sharp (Anthropology, Barnard)
Herb Sloan (History, Barnard)
Kathryn Yatrakis (Dean of Academic Affairs, Columbia College)
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Lee Anne Bell (Barnard)
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Assistant Professors
Maria Rivera (Barnard)
Jamy Stillman (Barnard)
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The mission of the Barnard College Education Program is to prepare students to
become skilled and reflective teachers who can effectively respond to the learning
needs of diverse learners and create supportive and intellectually stimulating
classroom communities. We are committed to strengthening public education and
addressing issues of equity and social justice, particularly in urban schools. The
program serves all undergraduates of Barnard College and Columbia University
(Columbia College, the School of General Studies and The Fu Foundation School
of Engineering and Applied Science) who are interested in becoming certified
teachers, working with young people in human service agencies, or preparing for
careers related to education.
Students combine their major or concentration with course work in psychology,
educational foundations (courses in history, economics, philosophy, as well as
Sociology of education and Contemporary issues in education), pedagogy
(Methods of teaching; Seminar in the teaching-learning process), and field-based
experience in urban classrooms (Practicum: student teaching). During senior year,
students are placed with experienced teachers in New York City public schools for
a semester of full-time student teaching.
The Education Program is accredited by the Regents and registered by the New
York State Education Department to recommend students who complete the program
for initial certification in either childhood education (Grades 1–6) or adolescence
education (Grades 7–12). Graduates of the program are also eligible for
membership in the Interstate Certification Agreement, a reciprocal certification
among forty-one states. We provide ongoing support to those who teach in the
New York City area through our New Teacher Network.
To apply, students can download an information packet from the program Web
site or pick one up in 336 Milbank. Students may apply for admission any time
during the sophomore year but no later than the first Monday in October of the
junior year. Those who plan to study abroad during junior year should apply and
take the methods and practicum courses by the end of sophomore year. Admission
criteria include good academic standing; evidence of commitment to the field of
education; interest in issues of social justice as they affect education, particularly
in urban schools; and capacity for growth as an intellectually resourceful and
reflective teacher. Enrollment in the program is limited.
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