Adolescence Education: Earth Science (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: Earth Science (Grades 7-12) should present the following:

1. All undergraduate transcripts which reflect:

* evidence of completion of a bachelor's degree in geology or functionally related area
* at least 30 credit hours of coursework in geology/earth science, including a course in meteorology
* at least eight credit hours of coursework in biology and eight credit hours in chemistry
* at least eight credit hours in physics, plus three credit hours of astronomy

2. An overall undergraduate grade point average 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 earth science 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

Geology Department

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