Science and Technology (Advanced Certificate)
Welcome to the Science and Technology (Advanced Certificate) program home page. Use this page as a guide to the program from acceptance to graduation.
Academic Plan
SCITECH-AC
Total Credits
15
Advisors
- Frank Gardella (on leave) and Dennis M. Robbins, Program Leaders
- Bonnie M. Veronico, Graduation and Administrative Advisor
Newly Accepted Students
Getting Started and Orientation
New Student Checklist
Welcome to the School of Education! Visit the Newly Accepted Students page for a checklist to get you started at Hunter College.
New Student Support
If at any point you need support, please reach out to our New Student Liaison at newsoest@hunter.cuny.edu or make an appointment.
Orientations
Students will attend two orientations to cover all the information needed to start your program:
- General New Student Orientation
- Program Advising Session
See “Program Related Events” for details about upcoming sessions.
Financing Your Degree
Visit the Financing Your Degree page for information.
Fingerprint Clearance Requirements
All students in teacher preparation programs as well as programs in school counseling need to be fingerprinted so that they are cleared to work with children in various settings including New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) public schools, charter networks, and other organizations. Visit the Fingerprinting page for requirements and procedures.
Program Sequence
The program sequence provides a suggested order of courses for the program based on start date. For technical registration support and troubleshooting, please visit the Register for Classes page.
For students Entering in the Fall of the Academic Year
Fall 1
CEDC 71600 – Educational Technology in Mathematics and Science Teaching/Learning (3 credits)
Spring 1
CEDC 77600 – Planet Earth: Earth and Space Sciences for Elementary School Teachers (3 credits)
Fall 2
CEDC 77700 – Physical Science Background for Elementary Teachers (3 credits)
Spring 2
CEDC 77800 – Life Sciences (3 credits)
Fall 3
CEDC 74200 – Workshop Seminar in Elementary School Mathematics/Science (3 credits)
Hunter College Catalog
Use the Hunter College Course Catalog to review descriptions of specific courses and academic progress standards for the program along with exit requirements.
Clinical Experiences
There are no clinical experiences for this program.
Graduation
Graduation is the official completion of your program and conferral of an academic degree. In order to graduate, students must apply for graduation using CUNYFirst the semester before the semester of their planned graduation and complete any outstanding requirements by the stated deadlines. Visit the Graduation and Commencement page for complete information.
Certification and Licensure
This program does not lead to certification or licensure.