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Master of Arts in Teaching

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Courses Available for Nonmatriculated Students (Non-Degree)

Overview:
Are you looking for teacher certification with a fast track into the classroom?
With our Master of Arts in Teaching degree program, you can become eligible to teach in middle or high school in just one year. Study part time for the first year, then qualify to work full time as a paid, entry-level teacher while completing your graduate study. The ideal candidate has a strong background in the content to be taught, a bachelor’s degree, excellent academic skills, experience or strong interest in online learning, and interpersonal skills needed to work effectively with students to provide leadership in high-need schools.

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Certification Areas:
Empire State College Master of Arts in Teaching program offers certification in the following content areas:

Biology Mathematics

Chemistry Language/Spanish

Earth Science Language/French

Physics English/Language Arts

Social Studies

When you enroll in the program you will have the opportunity to:

Earn alternative certification after only one year of graduate course work and required field experience in the classroom, and completion of NYSED certification requirements
Fulfill introductory requirements while continuing your current employment
Work full time as a certified teacher (entry level) under the guidance of a mentor teacher and an Empire State College faculty member as you complete the final two years of the program
Complete the entire master’s degree program in three years studying part time

Information Sessions
For more information attend a Graduate Information Session.

Contact Information:

If you would like to receive an admissions application packet for this program please contact the School for Graduate Studies grad@esc.edu.

An online application is available http://www.esc.edu/gradapply