A variety of minors in education, offered in cooperation with The Steinhardt School of Education, give College of Arts and Science students the opportunity to explore a career in teaching and to learn about important issues facing today's students and educators. Although completion of a minor does not, by itself, lead to certification to teach, it reduces the number of courses required for the master's degree that will fulfill the requirements for initial teacher certification. Students finishing a secondary education minor can complete the corresponding master's degree in the fast-track format in 12 months. As part of NYU's Teach New York initiative, substantial scholarships are available for students who go on to pursue the 30-credit master’s certification program in a high-need subject area and agree to teach for two years in the New York City school system upon graduation.