Career Potential

• Teacher: earth science (grades 7-12)
• Science department chair

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting the requirements for admission to a degree program stated in this catalog, the applicant for enrollment in the program leading to an M.S.Ed. in adolescence education: earth science (7-12) should present the following:

1. All undergraduate transcripts that reflect evidence of completion of a bachelor’s degree in geology/earth science or functionally related subject area. The transcripts need to show at least 30 credit hours of course work in the area of the certification, including astronomy and meteorology.
2. Documentation of an initial/provisional certificate, or a certificate of qualification for provisional certification, to teach earth science in grades 7-12 issued by the New York State Education Department.
3. An overall undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.5
4. Three letters of recommendation from former professors or professional colleagues who can speak to the candidate’s preparation and competence for teaching earth science in grades 7-12.
5. An interview with the coordinator of adolescence education: science (7-12).