About the course

The Master of Arts in Teaching Science programs are designed as courses of study leading to New York State certification for teaching Biology, Earth Science, Chemistry, and Physics in the secondary schools (grades 7-12), with an extension option for grades 5-6. Candidates admitted may also qualify for a General Science Extension for grades 7-12. This program, offered in collaboration with the University's Departments of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Chemistry, Geosciences, Physics, and Distributed Teacher and Leader Education, is designed for those who have little or no previous coursework in education or formal classroom teaching experience. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Stony Brook
Fall (August), 2024	Stony Brook
Spring (January), 2025	Stony Brook
Fall (August), 2025	Stony Brook

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for SUNY Stony Brook University

A. Application essay.

　　B. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test scores.

　　C. A bachelor’s degree with an academic major (or a minimum of 36 credits) in the content field. Transcript must reflect a 2.75 minimum cumulative GPA as well as a 3.0 minimum GPA in science courses.

　　D. One year of college-level study of a foreign language with a grade of “C” or better (this may include American Sign Language)

　　E. Three letters of recommendation. Two of the three recommendations must be from faculty with whom you have completed a course of study at the college level. It would be preferable that these faculty be in the area of your major.

　　F. In those cases where the departmental admissions committee deems it desirable, personal interviews with departmental representatives may be necessary.

　　Minimum exam scores required for admission to Stony Brook University:

　　IELTS: Overall score of 6.5, with no subsection recommended to be below 6

　　TOEFL: 85 for Master's level

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 85.0

　　

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