City Year and the School of Education A Partnership
American University's School of Education has partnered with City Year to offer discounted tuition to City Year corps members, alumni, and staff. The coursework is designed for those participants who want to make a lasting positive impact in the lives of children and engage in transformative education policy and practice.
This partnership offers a 29% tuition scholarship at the School of Educaiton.
The City Year Experience
Hear about the experiences of real City Year corps members who have attended American University's School of Education.
Kyuna Mister '23 MEd in Education Policy and Leadership
Kyuna Mister talks about her experience with City Year and American University's School of Education. studying for her Master of Arts in Education with a concentration in Education Policy and Leadership.
Jarren J. Newby '24 Med in Education Policy and Leadership
Jarren Newby talks about his experience with City Year and American University's School of Education studying for his Master of Arts in Education with a concentration in Education Policy and Leadership.
Adeola Panox '17 MEd in Education Policy and Leadership
Adeola Panox talks about her experience with City Year after finishing her Master of Arts in Education with a concentration in Education Policy and Leadership.
Degree Program Options:
- MA in Special Education (on campus)
- Master of Arts in Teaching (on campus/online)
- Master of Education (MEd) in Education Policy and Leadership (on campus/online)
- MA in International Training and Education Program (ITEP) (on campus)
- Doctorate in Education (EdD) in Education Policy and Leadership (online)
- Graduate Certificate in School Administration, Supervision, and Leadership (online)
To Apply
Applications are accepted and processed on a rolling admissions basis until cohorts are filled. Deadlines for programs can be found on the SOE Admissions page. City Year participants will have the following application requirements waived:
- $55.00 application fee
- No recommendation letter is required
City Year participants should have completed their year of service before entering the program. However, currently serving corps members are encouraged to apply during their corps year.
