Department of Education
In one year, we’ll teach you how to change the world.
Our graduate programs in teaching and urban education policy combine hands-on learning with real-world experiences to turn students into change agents for America’s urban schools.
In one year, we’ll teach you how to change the world.
Our graduate programs in teaching and urban education policy combine hands-on learning with real-world experiences to turn students into change agents for America’s urban schools.
Master of Arts in Teaching
Educators play a key role in confronting rising inequality in America’s cities. Our MAT Program combines intensive coursework, immersive teaching experiences and personalized coaching to prepare students to become culturally responsive, flexible and impactful educators. From its focus on urban schools to its practice-based curriculum, our MAT Program is not like any other program.
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The Power of Mentors
Kashmeel McKoena shares his Master of Arts in Teaching experience at Brown
We’re different.
- Culturally responsive pedagogy
- A unique blend of University- and residency-based teacher preparation
- A small, collaborative cohort and an engaged local and national alumni community
- Integration of theory and practice
We’re affordable.
We offer generous merit and need-based scholarships up to the full cost of tuition, living stipends, health fees and insurance.
Master in Urban Education Policy
Urban schools need policy analysts and leaders who can transform students’ lives, improving opportunities and outcomes. The UEP Program prepares you to become an education change agent who can lead the fight.
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How It All Works
Heather Johnson's Urban Education Policy experience at Brown
We’re bold.
- Small, tight-knit cohort of 20 students
- 3:1 student-faculty ratio
- 9 months of hands-on experience
- Focus on racial and economic inequality in schools
- Integration of theory and practice
- World-class faculty
We’re affordable.
- Two-thirds of all applicants receive merit-based scholarships.
- Scholarships range from 10-100% of tuition cost.
- Research and teaching assistantships are available.