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Special Education - Adolescent
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This program leads to a master's degree in Science Education. Upon completion of additional requirements, candidates will be eligible to receive New York State Initial Certification to teach one or more of the following sciences at the level of adolescent education (Grades 7-12): biology, chemistry, earth science, general science, and physics.
To be eligible for the Science Education Master's Program, potential students must fall into one of the following categories:
Sequence 1: For candidates who have, or are eligible for, Initial Certification in subjects other than science and who seek certification as science teachers.
Sequence 2: For candidates who have completed at least 36 credits in biology, chemistry, geology, or physics, but who lack professional education coursework and who seek Initial Certification.
Sequence 3: For candidates who hold a valid Transitional B certificate in biology, chemistry, earth science, general science, or physics, Grades 7-12, from New York State.
Requirements
Possess a bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited college or university with an overall index of 3.0 or better.
Submission of scores on the Content Specialty Test (CST).
For Sequence 1 admission: An undergraduate science major or the equivalent and a minor in middle and high school education or the equivalent.
For Sequence 2 and 3 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.
Submit two letters of recommendation, at least one of which is from a college or university science instructor.
Personal interview.
Students must consult with an adviser in the Science Education Program before starting their master's program. During their first semester, matriculated students are required to plan their graduate program with an adviser in the Science Education Program. Students must complete one of the three sequences outlined below.