MAT Chemistry at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The MAT in Chemistry leads to New York State certification for teaching chemistry in secondary schools (grades 7-12), with an extension option for grades 5-6 and a possible General Science extension for grades 7-12. It is offered with the School of Professional Development and the Chemistry, I-STEM and D-TALE departments for candidates with little or no education coursework or classroom experience.

Faculty: School of Professional Development | Department: Chemistry | Duration: 44 credits; to be completed within 5 years of admission | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

44 credits: 15 credits of graduate chemistry courses (including the CHE 590 term paper), 23 credits of professional studies in education (education theory, special education, human development, literacy, science teaching methods and field experiences), and 6 credits of supervised student teaching in high school and middle school science, plus a written teaching project.

Career pathways

Secondary school chemistry teaching (grades 7-12).

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Application essay; bachelor's degree with an academic major (or minimum 36 credits) in chemistry with cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 and at least 3.0 in science courses; one year of college-level foreign language with a grade of C or better (American Sign Language accepted); three letters of recommendation (two from faculty); personal 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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