Adolescent Biology
Program Overview
This master’s degree program will prepare you to teach Biology to middle school and high school students in grades 7-12 to students of diverse backgrounds, abilities and interests. This program is offered jointly with the Biology Department in the School of Arts & Sciences.
Coursework and Clinical Experiences
Courses are offered in the afternoon and evening. Some courses may be available in an online or hybrid format. Select courses have required hours of classroom experience (fieldwork) in a New York City public school. Students also participate in supervised teaching (student teaching and/or practicum) as the culmination of their course of study. Student teaching and/or practicum requires five full days per week for at least one semester.
Credits
42 to 44 (Including 14-16 credits of graduate coursework in Biology)
Certification
Adolescent Biology Education Grades 7 to 12
Eligibility and Admission Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0
- A minimum of 21 credits in biology to include a year of introductory biology with laboratory and a semester of organic chemistry (lecture only)
- Two letters of recommendation
- A statement of purpose
To Apply
Applications are accepted each Fall and Spring semester.
Create your Hunter College Graduate Application and select the program “Adolescent Education Biology (Grades 7-12), MA”
Application Deadlines
Fall Start
- March 15
Spring Start
- October 15
Visit How to Apply for information about deadline extensions.
Related Programs
This program is not designed for individuals who have initial NYS certification in Social Studies 7-12. If you seek a Master’s Degree and Professional Certification in a related field, consider our Master’s Degrees for NYS Certified Teachers.
If you hold a master’s degree in Biology, you may be eligible for our Post Master’s Advanced Certificate program in Adolescent Biology.
Contact an Admissions Advisor
Program Leader
Biology Advisor
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