Brooklyn College

M.A. degree program in middle childhood education (5-9) - general science teacher - generalist with a concentration in general science
HEGIS code 0804.04
NYS SED program code 26820, trans B 26819

Informed by the National Science Education Standards for the professional development of science educators, the program involves teachers in learning science content using the process of inquiry. The program is also committed to expanding the classroom to include the local environment and science-rich community resources such as zoos, parks, museums, nature centers and gardens. The program introduces future educators to scientific literature, media and technological resources that expand their science knowledge and their ability to access further knowledge.

This program does not lead to certification to teach Regents level science.

Program Heads

Name	Title	Phone	Location	Email	Office Hours
Alexakos, Konstantinos	Program Coordinator	718.951.5000 x3869	2617 James Hall	alexakosk brooklyn.cuny.edu	Email for appointments

Admission Requirements

Department	Secondary Education
Fall Application Deadline	July 15th
Spring Application Deadline	November 15th - Rolling Admission
Supporting Documents for Matriculation: Submit the following documents to the Office of Graduate Admissions: 1. Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (applicants who earned a bachelor's degree outside the United States need to submit a 'Course by Course International Transcript Evaluation.' http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/admissions/graduate/apply/documents.php) 2. Two letters of recommendation 3. Resume 4. Photocopy of New York State or other state teaching certificate, a brief biographical statement of 500 to 1,000 words describing your reasons for pursuing the specific graduate program to which you are applying and your future professional goals. 5. REQUIRED TEST: 1. F-1 or J-1 international students must submit English Proficiency Exam. TOEFL- 79, IELTS- 6.5, PTE- 58-63, Duolingo 105-160. Interview with department. Refer to instructions at http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/admissions/graduate/apply.php . All students accepted in to the School of Education are required to submit fingerprint verification before signing up for most education classes. Verification is needed if you already have fingerprint records or not. Please read the instructions in the link http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/academics/schools/education/certification/fingerprints.php, and if you have questions about the instructions, you can contact Helen Spencer at HSpencer@brooklyn.cuny.edu
TOEFL (paper, computer, internet)	N/A, N/A, N/A
Examinations

General matriculation requirements
Applicants must have 15 credits in science. Students deficient in science credits may be accepted on condition that they complete additional coursework as recommended by the program coordinator of science education. Applicants for initial certification take the Multi-subject New York State Content Specialty Test.
Applicants must have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.00. A minimum grade point average of 3.00 in graduate courses is required to maintain matriculation.
International applicants whose first language is not English and who did not receive the equivalent of a four-year U.S. undergraduate education from an institution where English is the official language of instruction, must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and arrange to have official score reports sent to the Office of Admissions. See the section, "Additional admission requirements for students with international credentials," in the Graduate Bulletin or the program web page for more updated and complete information on minimum passing score requirements. At the discretion of the program, additional English courses may be required as a condition for admission.
General matriculation and admission requirements of the Division of Graduate Studies are in the section "Admission" of the Graduate Bulletin.
General degree requirements
Thirty to 45 credits are required for the degree depending on applicants' qualifications.
Students must complete 15 credits in courses across science content areas including biology, chemistry, earth and environmental science, physics, and general science.
The program of study must be approved by the Program Head of Middle Childhood Science.
All required education courses and some education electives require permission for registration as indicated in the Schedule of Classes.
Each student is evaluated individually based upon prior experiences. Based upon this evaluation and current certification requirements of the New York State Education Department, courses in education or another department may be substituted for required courses with permission of the Coordinator of General Science.
Middle childhood education generalist with a concentration in general science
This program leads to a Master of Arts in Education and a New York State Professional Certificate in Middle Childhood Education Generalist (grades 5-9).
Matriculation requirements for all three options below include 15 credits of science.
Option (A): 30 credits.
Matriculation requirements
Applicants must hold a New York State Initial Certificate in Middle Childhood Education (grades 5-9) or its equivalent.
Degree requirements
Thirty credits are required for the degree.
In addition to Secondary Education 7314X, 7315X, 7324X, 7320T, and 7321T, the following courses are required: 15 credits in graduate courses across science content areas including biology, chemistry, physics, earth and environmental science, and general science (GSCI).
Option (B): 31 credits
This program leads to the Professional Certificate in Middle Childhood Education generalist (grades 5-9).
Matriculation requirements
Applicants must hold a New York State Initial Certificate in Childhood Education (grades 1-6) or its equivalent or a New York State Initial Certificate in Adolescence Education (grades 7-12) or its equivalent.
Degree requirements
Thirty one credits are required for the degree.
In addition to Secondary Education 7314X, 7324X, 7315X, 7381T, 7320T, and 7321T, the following courses are required: 12 credits in graduate courses across science content areas including biology, chemistry, physics, earth and environmental science, and general science (GSCI).
Secondary Education 7541X with SEED 7001 student teaching practicum in grades 7-8 for those with Initial Certification in Childhood Education or grades 5-6 for those with Initial Certification in Adolescence Education or mentored teaching in middle childhood for full time teachers.
Option (C): 30-43
This program leads to both New York State Initial and Professional Certificates in Middle Childhood Education generalist (grades 5-9).
Degree requirements
Thirty to 43 credits are required for the degree.
Students must complete Secondary Education 7314, 7315, 7324, 7380, 7381, 7383, 7541X, 7320T, and 7321T, and Secondary Education 7542T or (if Teaching Fellow) SEED 7001T. Students must obtain departmental permission to register for these courses. SEED 7541X must be taken together with the student teaching practicum.
In addition to the above, the following courses are required: Secondary Education 7671T, as well as 15 credits in graduate courses across science content areas including biology, chemistry, physics, earth and environmental science, and general science (GSCI).
All required education courses and some education electives require permission for registration as indicated in the Schedule of Classes.
Each student is evaluated individually based upon prior experiences. Based upon this evaluation and current certification requirements of the New York State Education Department, courses in education or another department may be substituted for required courses with permission of the Coordinator of General Science.