MAT Biology at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The MAT in Biology leads to New York State certification to teach Biology in grades 7-12, with an extension option for grades 5-6 and a possible General Science Extension. It is designed for candidates with little or no prior education coursework or classroom experience.

Faculty: School of Professional Development | Department: School of Professional Development with Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology | Duration: 44 credits; complete within 5 years of admission | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

44 credits: 15 graduate science credits, 23 credits of professional studies in education (e.g. Education Theory and Practice, Special Education, Human Development, Science Instructional Strategies), supervised student teaching (6 credits) and a teaching project.

Career pathways

Secondary school biology teaching in New York State.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's in biology (including two semesters each of chemistry, organic chemistry and physics, one semester of calculus and one of statistics) with a 3.0 overall GPA, or a bachelor's with a major or 36 credits in the content field with a 2.75 cumulative GPA and 3.0 in science courses; application essay; one year of college foreign language with grade C or better; three letters of recommendation (two from faculty); interview may be required.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are for fall entry with funding consideration; deadlines and any other entry terms vary by program.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Applications are submitted online through the Slate portal. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; GRE scores are listed on the application checklist and three letters of recommendation are required. Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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