American University - Baker School of Education

About this program

Baker School of Education graduate degrees equip you with the confidence and skills to bring equity to education with a focus on antiracist pedagogy, hands-on learning experiences and practitioner-based learning. We offer a vast array of programs to empower creative, passionate, critical thinkers to be effective educators and leaders in our diverse and ever-changing world.

RPCVs will feel at home within the dynamic community of the Baker School of Education, comprising students, faculty, staff, and alumni who are committed to fostering rigorous collaboration; promoting equitable and inclusive learning environments; advancing social justice; preparing competent educators; providing leadership in public policy arenas; and engaging with local, national, and international communities and organizations.

Washington, DC, offers a wonderful environment for pursuing a degree in education. Our supportive atmosphere captures the spirit of both aspirations and opportunities in teaching and learning. Being part of our community opens up a wide range of exciting possibilities-from observing talented special educators in a special lab school setting to gaining valuable insights into international policy development.

As a Coverdell Fellow, SOE will be your guide as you translate your Peace Corps experiences into meaningful careers and continued service. Our students graduate prepared to enter education-oriented careers. Our graduates are sought after for their ability to translate what they have learned to real-world education needs.

• Year partnership began: 2019
• Fellowships awarded per year (average): 15

Application requirements

• Complete the online application and submit:
• Statement of Purpose (500 -1000 word count)
• Resume
• Unofficial transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate studies
• One letter of recommendation
  

Admissions process

Degrees awarded

• Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - On Campus & Online
  • Option to add: Reading and Language Development (Certificate)
• MEd in Education Policy & Leadership - On Campus & Online
  • Option to add: Administrative Leadership Certificate
• EdD in Education Policy & Leadership - Online with Residencies in Washington, DC

Benefits and opportunities

Net cost is equal to tuition/fees minus fellowship value. For some universities, the fellowship value includes non-tuition/fee benefits such as health insurance or housing. See cost savings details for more.

Estimated annual cost of living: $30,300

Cost savings details

Coverdell fellows are entitled to a 29% Partnership Tuition discount across all programs at the Baker School of Education.

Internship

Baker School of Education is committed to serving the District of Columbia and surrounding areas and has many connections with educational, international and community-based organizations in the DMV area. The skills Coverdell Fellows will bring to their internship experience will be invaluable for our community partnerships. A Baker School of Education coordinator will work to choose an internship | practicum aligned with their interests.

Other opportunities

Upon graduation, students in the Special Education and Teacher Education program are also eligible to apply for the TEACH grant program offered by the US Department of Education.

Jobs for alumni

Aldine Independent School District
Alexandria City Public Schools
American Association of State Colleges and Universities
American Immigration Council
American International School of Niamey
AMIDEAST
Arcadia University
Arlington Public Schools
Blessed Sacrament School
Breakthrough Montessori PCS
Bridges PCS
Casablanca American School
Cesar Chavez PCS
DC Department on Disability Services
DC Public Schools
Duke Ellington School of the Arts
E.L. Haynes PCS
Brooke Charter School
Elizabeth Seton High School
EPlanet Communications
Excel Academy
Fairfax County Public Schools
Frederick County Public Schools
Friendship PCSs
George Mason University
Global Giving
Harmony DC PCS
International Language Institute
IREX
Johns Hopkins University
KIPP Schools
Live It Learn It
McLean School
Montgomery County Public Schools
Nalle Elementary School
National Presbyterian School
National Science Foundation
NEA Healthy Futures
Ondo State Ministry of Education
Peace Corps
Plan International
Prince George's County Public Schools
RTI International
Shanti Bhavan Children’s Project
Shorelight Education
Sidwell Friends School
Southern Education Foundation
Sylvan Learning Center
Teach For America
The Gateway School
The Lab School of Washington
The New York City Department of Education
The Pilot School
The Regents of the University of California
Thomas Edison High School
University of Maryland
Washington Yu Ying PCS
World Learning

Nontraditional options

Online degree program, Part-time degree program