M.A.T. degree program: earth science teacher (grades 7-12)
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| Miele, Eleanor | Program Coordinator | 718-951-5061 | 2606 James Hall |
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| Powell, Wayne | Program Coordinator | 718-951-5416 | 3137 Ingersoll Hall |
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Earth and Environmental Sciences
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May 15th |
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November 15th - Rolling Admission |
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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. 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. REQUIRED TESTS: 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 |
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The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences in conjunction with the Department of Secondary Education, offers a Master of Arts in Teaching Earth Science, and New York State Teaching Certificate in Adolescent Science Education with a specialization in earth science in grades 7-12. Concentration A is designed for in-service teachers of any subject who wish to obtain certification in Earth science. Concentration B is designed for teacher candidates with a background in Earth science seeking initial certification.
This master of arts in teaching program provides students with courses linking content and pedagogy across the content areas in Earth science required to teach the New York State Earth science curriculum. The program places a special emphasis on place-based instruction using the cultural and natural resources of New York City and State.
Applicants should consult matriculation requirements for adolescence education and special subjects in the Department of Secondary Education section of the Bulletin, and should contact the Program Coordinator for advisement. Students deficient in science credits may be accepted on condition that they complete additional coursework as recommended by the program coordinator of science education.
The profession of teacher education is licensed by the New York State Education Department. Therefore, program requirements are subject to change.
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Matriculation requirements
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Each candidate will be evaluated individually. Based upon this evaluation and 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 Program Head of middle school science education.
Applicants to Concentration A must have completed a minimum of six credits in earth and environmental science or in cognate sciences including chemistry and physics.
Applicants to Concentration B must have completed a minimum of 9 credits in earth science and six credits in cognate sciences including chemistry and physics. Students deficient in science credits may be accepted on condition that they complete additional coursework as recommended by the Program Head of middle school science education.
This program leads to a Master of Arts in Teaching Earth Science, and a New York State Professional Teaching Certificate in Adolescent Science Education with a specialization in earth science in grades 7-12.
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 Graduate Studies are in the "Admission" section.
Degree requirements
Thirty to thirty-seven credits (30-37 credits) are required for the degree depending on the applicants' previous coursework, teaching experience and the certificates the applicant holds.
Concentration (A): 30-34 credits (for in-service teachers)
This program leads to a New York State Professional Teaching Certificate in Adolescent Earth Science and General Science Education for inservice science teachers. Applicants must hold a New York State Initial Certification in classroom teaching and a minimum of six credits in earth and environmental science or in cognate sciences including chemistry and physics.
The following required courses: Earth Science and Environmental Science 7013T, 7040T, 7044T, and either 7006T or 7042T. Twelve additional credits in Earth Science and Environmental Science numbered 7000T or higher, or 7100 or higher with permission of the chairperson, or GSCI 7014T, 7041T. Other GSCI courses may include any GSCI 7040-49s, and/or Water (GSCI 7053T) , and/or The Ocean System (GSCI 7054T), and/or Climate Change (GSCI 7059T) , or other GSCI courses with permission of the Program Coordinator.
Secondary Education 7314X or 7324X, 7320T and 7321T, and SEED 7541X and 7001.
Note: Students who completed SEED 7314X and/or SEED 7324X as undergraduates receive graduate credit for these courses towards this degree as well as towards the undergraduate degree.
Concentration (B): 30-37 credits (for pre-service teachers)
This option leads to both New York State Initial and Professional Teaching Certificates for pre-service science teachers. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 9 credits in Earth Science and six credits in cognate sciences including chemistry and physics.
Fifteen credits in Earth and Environmental Sciences numbered 7000T or higher, or 7100 or higher with permission of the chairperson, or GSCI 7014T, 7041T. Other GSCI courses may include any GSCI 7040-49s, and/or Water (GSCI 7053T) , and/or The Ocean System (GSCI 7054T), and/or Climate Change (GSCI 7059T) , or other GSCI courses with permission of the Program Coordinator.
All of the following courses in education: Secondary Education 7314X or 7324X, 7315X, 7320T, 7380T and 7671X.
Note: Students who completed any of SEED 7314X, SEED 7324X, SEED 7380T and SEED 7671X as undergraduates receive graduate credit for these courses towards this degree as well as towards the undergraduate degree.
Other requirements that must be met include 100 hours of field experience, and 70 days of student teaching at appropriate grade levels including Secondary Education 7381T, 7383T, 7541X and 7542T and any additional New York State requirements. SEED 7542T and 7541X must be taken in the same semester.
