Physics: Adolescence (7-12 or 5-12)

Application Requirements

Application requirements for Advanced Certificate and for the Combined Advanced Certificate and Master's Degree Option
  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution is required.
  • Applicants must ensure that they have an acceptable major that can lead to New York State teacher certification. University at Buffalo's list of acceptable majors is available at: http://www.gse.buffalo.edu/programs/tei/requirements.asp
  • Due to the sequential structure of the program, applications are considered for fall admission only, with a deadline of February 1.
  • Applications are online. All sections of the application must be completed before submission electronically. The application cannot be revised after it has been submitted.
  • To be reviewed for admission to the program, applicants must submit the following:
  • Completed online application
  • Official transcripts from all colleges attended
  • $50.00 nonrefundable application fee
  • Admission is competitive: academic record, written statements, interviews (and content exams for science and math certification) are basic components.
  • There are no GREs required for the teacher certification program.

Questions related to the admission process may be directed to the Office of Graduate Admissions at (716) 645-2110, or by email to gse-info@buffalo.edu.

All supporting documents must be mailed to the address below:

Office of Graduate Admissions and Student Services
Graduate School of Education
University at Buffalo
366 Baldy Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
USA
Telephone: (716) 645-2110
Fax: (716) 645-7937

Application requirements for the Master's Degree Option
  • Applicants to the Master's program must have applied for, or received New York State initial or provisional teacher certification in the matching content area. If application for teacher certification is in process, proof of such application must be submitted. If already certified, a copy of proof of teacher certification is required.
  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
  • Applications are considered for fall and spring admission, with a deadline of February 1 for fall and November 1 for spring admission.
  • Applications are online. All sections of the application must be completed before submission electronically. The application cannot be revised after it has been submitted.
  • To be reviewed for admission to the program, applicants must submit the following:
  • Completed online application
  • Official transcripts from all colleges attended
  • $50.00 nonrefundable application fee
  • Admission is competitive: academic record and written statements are basic components.
  • There are no GREs required for the teacher certification program.

Questions related to the admission process may be directed to the Office of Graduate Admissions at (716) 645-2110, or by email to gse-info@buffalo.edu.

All supporting documents must be mailed to the address below:

Office of Graduate Admissions and Student Services
Graduate School of Education
University at Buffalo
366 Baldy Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
USA
Telephone: (716) 645-2110
Fax: (716) 645-7937

 
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