• Strand A—This strand offers licensure for those interested in teaching high school science in an urban setting. Options include biology, chemistry, earth and space science, environmental science and physics. Strand A can be done as a one year program (May to May) or as a two year or more program.  See the advising guides below for the layout of courses by semester for each program plan.
• Strand B—This strand emphasizes science education in urban settings for the following students: already-licensed science teachers from early childhood through college; those working at, or interested in, not-for-profit science-related museums and organizations; or those seeking advanced studies in science, including those interested in eventually pursuing a PhD.

Admission Requirements

• Minimum Level of Education Required: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
• Min GPA: 77.0% Convert grades
• English Proficiency Requirements:
  For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:

  • Min TOEFL iBT: 80 (Min Listening: 17.0, Min Reading: 19.0, Min Speaking: 20.0, Min Writing: 21.0)

  • Min IELTS overall: 6.5 (Min Listening: 6.0, Min Reading: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0)

  • Min PTE overall: 54 (Min Listening: 47, Min Reading: 51, Min Speaking: 53, Min Writing: 56)

  This program does NOT offer conditional admission

Other fees:

• Health Insurance Fee: $1,140 per year
• Student Fees: $2,038 per year