Science Education

1. Possess a bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited college or university with an overall index of 3.0 or better.

2. Demonstrate the ability to successfully pursue graduate study. (Above-average achievement in academic work and in the teaching specialization is required).

3. For Sequence 1 admission: An undergraduate science major or the equivalent and initial certification.

4. For Sequence 2 and the dual certification and Trans B sequences admission: At least 36 credits in biology, chemistry, geology, or physics. Matriculants may be asked to complete undergraduate and/or graduate prerequisite coursework in addition to degree requirements, based on the evaluation of their credentials by an adviser in the Science Education Program.

5. For Sequence 3 admission: An undergraduate science major and must have completed at least 12 credits of the Middle and High School education minor.

6. For Sequence 5, submit passing scores on the New York State Content Specialty Tests (CSTs) in science content and Students with Disabilities.

7. Satisfy appropriate voice, speech, and health standards.

8. Submit two letters of recommendation, at least one of which is from a college or university science instructor.

9. Personal interview.

• Sequence 1 (32-36 credits): is for candidates with an undergraduate science major or the equivalent and who have, or are eligible for, Initial Certification.

• Sequence 2 (42-48 credits): is for candidates with an undergraduate science major but who lack professional education coursework and who seek initial certification.

• Sequence 3 (31-35 credits): is for candidates with an undergraduate science major who previously completed an education minor or equivalent courses and are seeking initial certification.

• Sequence 4 (43-45 credits): is for candidates with an undergraduate science major with no previous secondary education coursework and an interest in dual Science Education 7-12 and SWD 7-12 Generalist certification.

• Sequence 5 (46-48 credits): is for Residency Program candidates with an undergraduate science major with no previous secondary education coursework and an interest in dual Science Education 7-12 and SWD 7-12 Generalist certification.

For candidates with an undergraduate science major or the equivalent and who have, or are eligible for, Initial Certification.

For Candidates with at least 36 credits in biology, chemistry, geology, or physics with no previous secondary education coursework and are seeking initial certification in Science Education grades 7-12.

For candidates with an undergraduate science major who previously completed an education minor or equivalent courses and are seeking initial certification.

For Candidates with at least 36 credits in biology, chemistry, geology, or physics with no previous secondary education coursework and an interest in dual Science Education 7-12 and SWD 7-12 Generalist certification.

For Candidates with at least 36 credits in biology, chemistry, geology, or physics with no previous secondary education coursework and an interest in dual Science Education 7-12 and SWD 7-12 Generalist certification.