Master of Science in Education- Biology (Science) Education

This 37-semester hour program is for students who possess an undergraduate degree in Biology. Courses in the science education program, taken in combination with the appropriate liberal arts and sciences courses, lead toward New York State initial teacher certification in Biology (adolescent education, grades 7-12). This program is designed to blend on-campus preparation with field experiences in a variety of school settings, culminating in full-time student teaching. Literacy, multicultural education, and information technology are integrated throughout all aspects of the program. Regardless of the certification area in science that is selected, the program provides necessary course work for additional certification in general science as well. This program conforms with the New York State Learning Standards in Mathematics, Science and Technology and with the recommendations of the National Science Teachers' Association.

A completed application form for the master's program.A Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited college or university with a major, or the equivalent, in the certificate title sought. A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on all undergraduate course work, or it's equivalent (e.g., a 3.0 in a completed graduate program). We encourage you to submit all transcripts from your undergraduate work and any graduate work for consideration.A minimum GPA of 2.75 on coursework in the content area in which certification is being sought.A written personal statement of professional intent and rationale.Two letters of reference that address the applicant's potential to succeed in the teaching profession and in graduate coursework.A bachelor's degree with a major (or equivalent) in the content area of science education in which certification will be sought. (For exceptions, see Science Content Requirements below.)For applicants using one of the Centralized Application Systems (CASPA, CSDCAS, HAMPCAS, NursingCAS, OTCAS, SOPHAS, or SOPHASExpress), official transcripts should be sent directly to the Centralized Application System's mailing address. This address can be found in the academic history section of the application under colleges attended, my attended colleges, "Download Transcript request form."For all other applicants, unofficial transcripts from each school you attended can be submitted electronically as part of the application process. Typically, the transcripts that are uploaded are scans of print transcripts or downloaded from a university website/portal. An unofficial transcript must have your full name and courses with grades listed in order to be reviewed with your applicationYou will input the name and contact information for each provider in order to submit your application. Once you have added this information, the system will contact your recommender via e-mail with instructions on how to complete a recommendation for Hofstra University.