Adolescence Education: Biology (Grades 7-12)

Degree

Master of Arts in Teaching

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting the requirements for admission to a degree program stated in the current Graduate Catalog, the applicant for enrollment in the program leading to a Master of Arts in Teaching in Adolescence Education: Biology (Grades 7-12) should present the following:

1. All undergraduate transcripts which reflect:

• evidence of completion of a bachelor's degree in biology or functionally related area
• at least 30 credit hours of coursework in biology
• at least 12 credit hours of coursework in chemistry
• at least eight credit hours of introductory physics
• at least four credit hours of physical geology

2. An overall undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.5 and a grade point average in the major of at least 2.5.

3. Three letters of recommendation from former professors or professional colleagues who can speak to the candidate's preparation and competence for teaching biology in grades 7-12

4. An interview with the coordinator of adolescence education: science (7-12)

5. Application to the SUNY Cortland Teacher Education Program

Biological Sciences Department

More information may be obtained by going to the Biological Sciences Department Web site.