Hempstead,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,968
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
This program offers professional certification for educators holding initial teaching credentials in adolescent education, specifically for instructing biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, or general science in grades 7 through 12. It delivers advanced coursework in science curriculum, teaching methods, and subject matter. Participants can also choose to specialize in middle school (grades 5-6), gifted education, or bilingual education certification extensions. The curriculum aligns with the National Science Teachers Association's guidelines for teacher preparation and meets the New York State Learning Standards for Mathematics, Science, and Technology.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A completed application form to the master's program.
New York state initial certification for teaching sciences, Biology 7-12, Chemistry 7-12, Physics 7-12, Earth Science 7-12, and General Science Extension. Applicants who have provisional certification should contact the Department of Teaching, Learning and Technology for the correct program.
A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on all undergraduate coursework.
A minimum GPA of 2.75 on course work in the content area in which certification is being sought.
A written personal statement of professional intent and rationale.
Two letters of reference that address the applicant's potential to succeed in the teaching profession and in graduate course work.
TOEFL - 80
IELTS - 6.5
New York state initial certification for teaching sciences, Biology 7-12, Chemistry 7-12, Physics 7-12, Earth Science 7-12, and General Science Extension. Applicants who have provisional certification should contact the Department of Teaching, Learning and Technology for the correct program.
A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on all undergraduate coursework.
A minimum GPA of 2.75 on course work in the content area in which certification is being sought.
A written personal statement of professional intent and rationale.
Two letters of reference that address the applicant's potential to succeed in the teaching profession and in graduate course work.
TOEFL - 80
IELTS - 6.5
Tuition
USD
27,968