Teacher Education Programs: Science
Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, and Physics
The Science Teacher Education Programs at Stony Brook offer a palette of coursework, clinical practice, seminars and special projects that prepare students to assume teaching positions in grades 7-12 (with an option for a grades 5-6 extension).
The programs are committed to both science teaching and science learning as investigatory endeavors that demand conceptualization and theory building within research traditions. Therefore, successful completion of one of these programs requires the student to demonstrate understandings of his or her:
- Content specialty, general science principles, human development and pedagogical principles;
- Research techniques appropriate to questions posed; and
- Instructional strategies rooted in theory.
Program Features
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Clinical Practice & Supervision: Extensive supervised clinical practice opportunities give students hands-on experience in real-world settings. Resource Library: Access to a curated lending library featuring current literature on theory, instructional design, and educational policy. Digital Communication Platform: A secure, web-based system facilitates ongoing discussion and reflection between students and faculty. |
Personalized Assessment: Individual evaluation through private consultations and small group meetings with program faculty. Student Teaching Placement: Customized individual placement program connects students with appropriate teaching opportunities. Career Support Network: Informal networking system helps students transition into professional careers. |
Three Pathways to Certification
The Science Education Programs include three options that lead to New York State teacher certification depending on your academic level.
Undergraduate major plus teaching concentration
Find out how you can graduate with your undergraduate degree and an initial license that allows you to secure a teaching position in New York State.
Read more about the undergraduate pathway
Combined Bachelor's – Master's Degree
Earn your bachelor's as well as the master's degree needed to pursue a professional license in New York State. Graduate in five years and save time and tuition.
Read more about combined degree options
Master of Arts in Teaching
Launch your teaching career with a course of study that combines subject matter mastery with pedagogical excellence. Designed for those who have little or no previous coursework in education or formal classroom teaching experience.
Advisement PacketsDetailed explanations of all three pathways, all in one place. Including admissions requirements and advising checklists. |
Contact Information
Science Education Administration
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Keith Sheppard, EdD
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Linda Padwa, PhD |
Program Advisors
BiologyRachel Pilero Zuzana Zachar, PhD |
ChemistrySusan Oatis, PhD |
Earth and Space SciencesHanna Nekvasil, PhD Gregory Henkes, PhD |
PhysicsAngela M. Kelly, PhD |
