This Masters program prepares Science teachers (Biology, Chemistry) to teach both general education adolescent students as well as adolescent students with disabilities. This program leads to New York State teacher certification in Biology or Chemistry Grades 5-12, and Special Education Science Grades 7-12, and Special Education PreK-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.
Entry Level
| EDU.5000 | Foundations of 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.5393 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EDU.5083 | Assessment in Special Education (PK-12) | 3 |
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Intermediate Level
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| 6 Credits in Social Studies | |
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| 6 Credits in Mathematics | |
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| 6 Credits in English | |
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| 30 credits in Science (See Note above) | |
| EDU.5565 | Special Education Content Strategies: Grades 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU.5371 | Assistive Technology in Special Education (PK-12) | 3 |
| EDU.5374 | Teaching Methods and Curriculum: Grades 7-12 General | 3 |
| EDU.5387 | Fundamentals of Middle Childhood Education | 3 |
| EDU.5026 | Literacy in the Content Areas | 3 |
| EDU.5377 | Science Curriculum and Methods: Grades 5-12 | 3 |
| EDU.5032 | Collaboration and Consultation in Inclusive Settings (PK-12) | 3 |
| EDU.5569 | Critical Pedagogy of Place | 3 |
| EDU.5599 | Science Education Professional Portfolio | 0 |
EDU 5599: Semester before student teaching
Capstone Level
| EDU.5550 | Research Seminar in Special Education and Literacy | 3 |
| EDU.5571 | Student Teaching and Seminar: Adolescence Education and Special Education | 3-6 |
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 test | |
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| Take NYS CONTENT SPECIALTY Test in Science | |
| Take NYS CONTENT SPECIALTY test in Students With Disabilities | 0 |
| Take NYS CONTENT SPECIALTY test in Multisubject 7-12 | 0 |
Certification Workshops
4 Required NYS Workshops:
| Child Abuse Workshop | 0 |
| Violence Prevention Workshop | 0 |
| Dignity for All Students Workshop | 0 |
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| Autism Workshop | |