omgwc Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 I was admitted into Bank Street's early childhood/childhood general education dual certification program (birth - grade 6) and Hunter College's childhood education program (grade 1 - 6) for the upcoming Fall. However, I'm having a bit of difficulty deciding between the two. I feel that Bank Street's learning is more individualized and has a great fieldwork program, but even with the financial aid I received, the cost is still about three times higher than Hunter's. I also feel that even though Bank Street has a great reputation, it is not that well known. Is Bank Street worth the extra cost? Or has anyone been a student at either of these schools (or know of someone that has) that can share their opinion on the matter? Any advice would be helpful, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hj2012 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 If you're looking to become an elementary school teacher, you're probably best off going to the most affordable option. I don't know if it's possible to justify 3x the cost when the job outcome will likely be the same or similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schpsy92 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Well, one thing to consider is that Bank Street's program will allow you to be dually certified - which makes you significantly more marketable for jobs in the relatively competitive elementary ed field (in New York). But, I personally don't think it's worth 3x the cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omgwc Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 One of the main reasons I am leaning more towards Bank Street is because of the dual certification program. Although Hunter is definitely more affordable, I'm a bit concerned about getting a job afterwards with only a grade 1 -6 certifcation because I would like to stay in New York. Any childhood education students/graduates have any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schpsy92 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 One of the main reasons I am leaning more towards Bank Street is because of the dual certification program. Although Hunter is definitely more affordable, I'm a bit concerned about getting a job afterwards with only a grade 1 -6 certifcation because I would like to stay in New York. Any childhood education students/graduates have any advice? Well, I'm not a teacher or a teacher ed student, but I've worked in school systems for quite a while (as employee / volunteer) all throughout NY State. It is quite difficult to get a teaching job purely with elementary certification, especially in Long Island and Westchester County. I've heard a single 3rd grade teaching position on LI receive over 800 applications, and I bet this happens on a fairly regular basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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