In this dismal economy, a lot of professionals are opting to return to school to improve their resumes, and subsequently better their chances at securing a job.
One profession that’s always in demand is teaching. Good teachers are hard to come by, even in a job market like the one we have today, where countless applicants are flooding HR offices for positions they might normally consider themselves over-qualified for.
If you’re looking for ways to make yourself seem more attractive to potential employers, or are interested in new fields with better chances for employment, I would recommend taking a quick look at the graduate programs available at CUNY Hunter College. As a public university, tuition at CUNY is significantly cheaper than you’d find at other area 
institutions, like Columbia, NYU, or the New School. That said, Hunter College still has a phenomenal reputation among employers. Its considered one of the best publicly funded universities in the country, along side such giants as the Universities of Michigan, North Carolina, or Texas.
For Francophiles interested in entering a field where prospects of hire are brighter, or better yet, in making a positive difference in the lives of children, teaching French in schools is not only a safe, but profound way to do it. Although the open house date for the program has already passed, Hunter College has a wonderful graduate program in bilingual education, and is actually known nationwide as a prime institution for preparing foreign language teachers to excel in the field.
Available programs include a Master’s in Childhood Education – French, Early Childhood Education – French, and standard Bilingual Education – French. There are also plenty of tuition assistance programs available for students in need.
For more information, see this write-up of the program on FrenchCulture.org, or visit the Hunter College School of Education website.
By Jake Flanagin
