Overview
Designed for teachers with initial certification to teach certain middle and high school subjects, the graduate program in educational theory and practice is registered as a professional certification program with the NYS Department of Education.
The Educational Theory and Practice program of University at Albany is your most direct route to getting professionally certified to teach math, social studies, sciences, English language arts, or world languages to students in grades 5-9 or 7-12.
Student Learning Objectives
Learning objectives that UAlbany students are expected to attain through their course of study within their academic program.
- Our students demonstrate the ability to integrate educational theory in the service of guiding effective instructional decision making.
- Our students use technology effectively to support collaboration and engagement in the process of knowledge construction.
- Our students promote meaningful, engaged learning for diverse students, regardless of their race, gender, ethnic heritage, or cultural background
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Foundations of Teaching: Teachers in Context
- Media Literacy
- Understanding Learning and Teaching
- Systematic Design of Instruction
- Teaching in the Secondary School
- Contemporary Education
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Educational Research Teaching View 3191 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- To be eligible for admission to this program, you must hold initial teaching certification in one of the following adolescent education subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Earth Science, English, French, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies, Spanish
- Transcripts from all schools attended
- Three letters of recommendation
- GRE test scores
- Statement of Goals
- Verification of Initial NYS certificate in content area
Tuition Fee
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International
23100 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11550 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
23100 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11550 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
11310 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5655 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Albany
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.