Overview
Program Features
The fully accredited Teaching program of SUNY Empire State College is designed for both career changers and recent college graduates seeking initial certification in order to teach in New York state middle and high schools.
Using blended approaches of online, face-to-face and video conferencing, the MAT program is able to serve students across New York - from the western region of Buffalo and Rochester, to the metropolitan region of New York City. The MAT offers certification in biology, chemistry, earth science, English language arts, Spanish, mathematics, physics and social studies. The general science 5-9 certification extension is also available to science students meeting additional criteria.
All MAT program tracks feature extensive mentoring by program faculty, attention to the Common Core Learning Standards and other contemporary issues in NYS education, a clinical orientation including extensive immersion in NYS middle and high schools and the affordable, flexible approach central to SUNY Empire's history and mission. Whether you are a current teacher in a small, rural independent school, a teaching assistant in a large, urban district, or a mid-career professional looking to pursue a new career in teaching, the MAT program can help you reach your goal of becoming a certified classroom teacher.
Programme Structure
Courses offered:
- U.S. Schools in Social Context
- Middle Childhood and Adolescent Development
- Teaching and Learning
- Exceptionalities: Individualized Learning
- Teaching Diverse Learners
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Education Teaching View 3081 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online Application.
- Official transcripts.
- Essays.
- Resume/CV: A resume/CV including previous experience, education and other achievements.
- Recommendations: We require two (2) recommendations from appropriately qualified persons.
- Applicants for whom English is not the first language must submit proof of proficiency.
- Orientation Fee of $50 (non-refundable) paid at the time of online application submission.
Tuition Fee
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International
16950 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 565 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
16950 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 565 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
14130 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 471 USD per credit during 12 months.
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.