Clinical experiences make up a significant portion of your graduate school experience. In addition to your coursework, you will engage in hands-on learning in local classrooms. You’ll begin by observing how teachers set up classrooms and engage with students. Your culminating field experience will be a full-time, supervised student teaching experience where you will design and teach lessons with the support of a cooperating teacher.

Hunter College School of Education equips you to meet the diverse needs of students with programs focused on the following: 

• Cultural competence 
• Social and emotional learning 
• Differentiated instruction
• Hands-on experiences in diverse urban schools to learn how to create inclusive classrooms
• Engagement with families and communities, ensuring strong support networks for student success
• Reflective practice for continuous improvement and professional growth 

This holistic approach prepares you to address all students' unique academic, social and emotional needs.

Hunter College’s programs provide you with a network of support, including the following: 

• A faculty advisor to guide you throughout your studies
• An administrative advisor to help you navigate the various program requirements
• A clinical specialist to support you in your hands-on fieldwork
• Workshops and events hosted by the Career Services team help you prepare for the certification exams and connect with employers