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Science Education
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This program is designed for candidates who already have a bachelor's and a master's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, or Physics and who seek New York State Certification in one of the following content areas: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Physics, Grades 7-12.
Requirements
Possess a bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited college or university that meets New York State's requirements for a general education core in liberal arts and sciences.
Possess an approved master's degree in an appropriate content area. Have completed a minimum of 36 credits in biology, chemistry, geology, or physics.
Demonstrate the ability to pursue graduate study successfully by having a master's Grade Point Average of 3.0 or better.
Satisfy the content requirements for New York State initial certification.
Submit scores on the NYS Content Specialty Test (CST).
Submit scores of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) revised general test, i.e., verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing.
Meet additional Departmental, divisional, and New York State requirements, if any.
Submit two (2) letters of recommendation and a 500-word essay on career goals.
Participate in an interview.
If conditionally admitted, make up requirements starting in the first semester and finishing in no more than three consecutive semesters.
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- 1008751
- 1008811
OR 1002541 - 1008901
OR 1008891 - 1008941
Students who are in-service teachers of record will enroll in **course (for 2 credits only) instead of course.
Students will be advised to take the following two NYS Teacher License exams before enrolling in course or course or course: Content Specialty Test (CST) and the Educating All Students (EAS) test.
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- 1155851
- 1009321
- 1009351
These 3 additional credits should be selected in consultation with the Program Coordinator.