Overview

You can choose specializations in biology, chemistry, physics, or earth science. You will learn to design lessons that engage all students and to incorporate community resources in culturally relevant units of study.

Graduates are prepared to pass New York State Education Department teacher certification examinations in their content area, pedagogy, and knowledge of students.

Key Features

The Middle Childhood Education (5–9) General Science Teacher program from The City University of New York leads to New York State Initial and Professional Certificates and fully prepares you for employment as a general science teacher at the middle school level.

This program will not only support you to gain New York State Certification but will also provide you with both the analytical and practical skills to offer students the support needed to thrive holistically. The graduates are hired by school districts locally and nationwide.

The mission of the department is to prepare teachers for effective classroom practice of diverse students in urban settings. The goal is the development of knowledgeable, skilled teacher candidates who are well versed in research, theory, and practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The program is also committed to expanding the classroom to include the local environment and science-rich community resources such as zoos, parks, museums, nature centers, and gardens.

The program launches future educators to scientific literature, media, and technological resources that expand their science knowledge and their ability to access further knowledge.

Certification requires the completion of a minimum of 30 credits within one science discipline, including course work at both the undergraduate and graduate level. This program leads to certification to teach Regents-level science.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

30-40

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Natural Sciences Teaching View 179 other Masters in Natural Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Applicants who earned a bachelor’s degree outside the United States need to submit a course-by-course international transcript evaluation.

Two letters of recommendation

Résumé

Photocopy of New York State or other state teaching certificate

Brief biographical statement of 500 to 1,000 words describing your reasons for pursuing the specific graduate program to which you are applying and your future professional goals.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

25650 USD / year

≈ 25650 USD / year
Out-of-State

25650 USD / year

≈ 25650 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14100 USD / year

≈ 14100 USD / year

Additional Details

Residents: $5,545 per semester

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 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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