Overview

The Secondary Science Education (Grades 7-12) program from The City University of New York offers three options for those interested in a secondary science teacher certification program.

Stream A is an initial certification plus Master's degree program for teacher candidates who do not have certification or a Masters Degree. Stream B is a professional certification plus Master's degree program for teachers who already have an initial certificate. Stream C is for teacher candidates who already have a Masters Degree but no certification.

Streams

Stream A: Master of Arts Degree in Science Education, Initial Certification

This degree is intended for individuals with a background in science but without any certification or Masters degree.

Stream B: Master of Arts Degree in Science Education, Professional Certification

This degree is primarily intended for teachers with an initial certification seeking a Masters degree and professional certification.

Stream C: Initial Certification

This degree is primarily intended for individuals with a background in science interested in initial certification but not a Masters degree.

Stream D: Master of Arts Degree in Science Education, Initial Certification: Transitional B Option

This degree is intended for individuals with a background in science but without any certification or Masters Degree and want to be certified in the classroom as soon as possible. Candidates must be part of existing Transitional B programs such as New York City Teaching Fellows.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Issues for Secondary School Teachers
Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum
Teaching Science in Secondary Schools
Adolescent Learning of Science
Curriculum and Instruction in Science Education
Student Teaching in Middle and Secondary Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-19 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

38 SCH

Stream A: 38

Stream B: 31

Stream C: 23

Stream D: 33

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Stream A

satisfactory completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, or Physics (or the equivalent)
three supporting letters of recommendation.

Stream B

satisfactory completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, or Physics (or the equivalent)
initial certification in Secondary Science
three supporting letters of recommendation

Stream C

satisfactory completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, or Physics (or the equivalent)
satisfactory completion of a Masters Degree in Science Area of Certification
three supporting letters of recommendation.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

16245 USD / year

≈ 16245 USD / year
Out-of-State

16245 USD / year

≈ 16245 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8930 USD / year

≈ 8930 USD / year

Additional Details

Resident:

Full-time - $5,545/semester
Part-time - $470/credit

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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Key information

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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