MAT Physics at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The Master of Arts in Teaching in Physics leads to New York State certification for teaching physics in secondary schools (grades 7-12), with an extension option for grades 5-6. It is offered with the Department of Physics and Astronomy for candidates with little or no previous coursework in education or classroom teaching experience. Admitted candidates may also qualify for a General Science Extension for grades 7-12.

Faculty: School of Professional Development | Department: Science Education / Department of Physics and Astronomy | Duration: 44 credits; must be completed within five years of admission | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

The 44 credits combine 15 credits of graduate physics courses (for example Mechanics for Teachers, Electromagnetic Theory for Teachers, Quantum Physics for Teachers), 23 credits of professional studies in education and science teaching, and 6 credits of supervised student teaching in high school and middle school science. A teaching project approved by the sponsoring department is required.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application essay. BS in Physics from Stony Brook or equivalent with at least 37 credits of physics, with a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA and 3.0 minimum GPA in science courses. Additional science competency courses in biology, chemistry and either geology or astronomy, chosen with the Program Advisor. One year of college-level foreign language (including American Sign Language) with grade C or better. Three letters of recommendation, two from faculty with whom the applicant studied at college level. Personal interviews 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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