Overview

The Secondary Education program of University at Albany prepares you to teach a specific subject to students in grades 7-12. As a registered teacher preparation program, it provides you with initial certification to teach in New York State (NYS) public middle and high schools.

Advanced coursework in your content specialty and graduate seminars in pedagogical theory and research prepare you for practical teaching experiences. Through these fieldwork requirements, you learn how to develop curricula, manage classrooms, use educational technology, and engage with diverse students in public schools.

Content area concentration options at UAlbany include biology, chemistry, earth science, English, French, math, physics, social studies, and Spanish.

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:

Teachers in Context

Adolescent Development

Assessment in Education

Characteristics of and Methods for Teaching Exceptional Secondary Students in Inclusive Settings

Teaching Middle School: Methods and Field Experience

Teaching High School: Methods and Field Experience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-24 00:00:00

More details

Summer start has the same deadlines

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Albany, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts from all higher education institutions attended

Three letters of recommendation (at least two letters from professors)

Statement of goals

A minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA is required. Please contact the Pathways in Education (PIE) Center, if you have any admissions requirement questions.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

30802 USD / year

≈ 30802 USD / year
Out-of-State

28318 USD / year

≈ 28318 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13908 USD / year

≈ 13908 USD / year

Living costs

Albany

United States

1010 - 1570 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Student Learning Objectives

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Albany

Financing

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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