Adolescent Education (Initial/Professional Certification), M.A.T.
Ideal for working professionals and adult learners, the Adolescent Education (Initial/Professional Cert), M.A.T. is offered in multiple formats—including fully online—and on both a full- and part-time basis, to prepare you to become a certified New York State middle or high school teacher on your schedule.
You’ll learn to nurture children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development in a caring, creative learning environment with faculty committed to excellence in education. You’ll also learn how to successfully integrate the latest innovations in technology into all aspects of teaching and learning.
New York Tech’s emphasis on diversity ensures that you’ll develop culturally responsive teaching practices and can work with diverse student populations—skills that are in great demand.
Note - Total Tuition Fee & Duration is estimated.
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Campus Information
New York
Connect to the energy and opportunities of one of the world’s most exciting and cosmopolitan cities. Our New York City campus places you in the heart of Manhattan—the global capital of culture, finance, media, technology, and almost everything else.
Long Island
Tranquility and natural beauty. Academic and athletic opportunity. New York Tech's Long Island campus (Old Westbury, N.Y.) offers it all on Long Island’s historic North Shore. Named one of the nation’s safest campuses, our Long Island location is about an hour outside of New York City.
Intakes
- Jan Deadline: Dec
- Sep Deadline: July
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
- Middle/High-School Teacher:
- Biology Teacher
- Chemistry Teacher
- English Teacher
- Math Teacher
- Physics Teacher
- Social Studeies Teacher
PSW Opportunity
- 12 to 36 months( OPT duration depends on the major studied).
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
B.S. degree from an accredited college or university with a major or its equivalent (a minimum of 30 credits in a concentration) in one of the following areas: English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math, Social Studies.
Completed required general education core in the liberal arts and sciences, including but not limited to: artistic expression; communication; information retrieval; concepts in history and social sciences; humanities; a language other than English; scientific and mathematical processes; and written analysis and expression.
- Students who have a GPA between 2.85 and 2.99 may be considered for conditional admission by the program chair. If students are admitted conditionally, they must achieve a 3.0 GPA in the first six graduate credits to continue in the M.A.T. program.
- In accordance with New York State’s regulation and accreditation agency’s requirements, applicants should submit an official report of a national standardized exam with a competitive score. Please contact the admissions office or department for details.
- Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0. If you have a GPA under 3.0, you may be admitted under certain circumstances.
- A satisfactory command of spoken and written English. Applicants who are judged to have inadequate English language skills may be required to take undergraduate coursework to strengthen language skills before continuing in the Master of Art in Teaching Program.
- Candidates meeting the above requirements will participate in an interview with the program chair prior to a final admission decision.
Special Note
New York education law now permits nonresident aliens to qualify for an initial license. Individuals with U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status may qualify for a permanent or professional New York State Teaching Certificate.
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- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
37800 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 12000 USD
Application Fee: 50 USD
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