This program prepares Science teachers (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) to teach adolescent students. This program leads to New York State teacher certification in Biology or Chemistry or Physics Grades 5-12.
Program and Certification Requirements:
The following courses or their equivalents must appear on a graduate or undergraduate transcript before the University can recommend you for certification. Undergraduate prerequisites and graduate science or Science Education courses within this program may be used to meet the content requirements but you must have 30 credits in the relevant Science outside of the Masters..
Per NYSED:
Biology (30 credits)
Acceptable courses would typically be offered by a Biology department, and would include courses in scientific methods, cell biology, biochemistry, anatomy and physiology, comparative anatomy, genetics and evolution, biological diversity, human biology, and ecology.
Chemistry (30 credits)
Acceptable courses would typically be offered by a Chemistry department, and would include courses in scientific methods, matter and atomic structure, energy, chemical bonds and molecular structure, chemical reactions and quantitative relationships.
Physics (30 credits)
Acceptable courses would typically be offered by a Physics department and would include courses in scientific methods, mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, waves, sound, light, and quantum theory and the atom.
Candidates in this program must meet with the program director during their first semester to discuss the requirements for EDU 5599 Science Education Professional Portfolio.
Entry Level
| EDU.5000 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDU.5393 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EDU.5088 | Introduction to Students with Learning and Behavior Problems (PK-12) | 3 |
| EDU.5130 | Classroom Management in Special Education (PK-12) | 3 |
| EDU.5083 | Assessment in Special Education (PK-12) | 3 |
| EDU.5387 | Fundamentals of Middle Grades Education | 3 |
| EDU.5374 | Fundamentals of Upper Grades Education, Grades 7-12 | 3 |
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Intermediate Level
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| 30 credits in Biology, Chemistry or Physics | |
| EDU.5026 | Literacy in the Content Areas | 3 |
| EDU.5377 | Science Curriculum and Methods: Grades 5-12 | 3 |
| EDU.5608 | Learning Environments in Science Education | 3 |
| EDU.5609 | Assessment in Science Education | 3 |
| EDU.5599 | Science Education Professional Portfolio | 0 |
EDU 5599: Semester before student teaching
Capstone level
Additional Graduation Requirement
Students can meet this requirement either by successfully completing
EDU 5344 OR through the completion of equivalent child or adolescent development course.
| EDU.5344 | Child Development and Learning (PK-12) | 3 |
Certification Requirements
Certification Exams
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| Take NYS Educating All Students Exam | |
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| Take NYS Content Specialty Test in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Earth Science | |
Certification Workshops
3 Required NYS Workshops:
EDU.5260
| Child Abuse Identification Workshop | |
EDU.5598
| Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Workshop | |
EDU.5373
| School Violence Prevention Workshop | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Teacher Candidates will be able to:
1. Plan, design, and deliver standards-based instruction and learning experiences that support the academic, social, and emotional growth of all learners.
2. Assess student learning using multiple forms of assessment and apply evidence-based instructional strategies to meet diverse learner needs.
3. Create safe, inclusive, culturally responsive, and equitable learning environments that promote engagement and positive behavior.
4. Collaborate effectively with families, colleagues, related service providers, and community stakeholders to support student success.
5. Demonstrate professional dispositions, ethical practices, and reflective decision-making consistent with the expectations of the teaching profession.
6. Use educational technologies and data-informed practices to enhance instruction, monitor progress, and improve student outcomes.