• MA in Teaching in Earth Science at Brooklyn College is 2 years teaching program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences in conjunction with the Department of Secondary Education offers a Master of Arts in Teaching Earth Science and New York State Teaching Certificate in Adolescent Science Education with a specialization in earth science in grades 7-12.
  • Concentration A is designed for in-service teachers of any subject who wish to obtain certification in Earth science.
  • Concentration B is designed for teacher candidates with a background in Earth science seeking initial certification.
  • MA in Teaching program provides students with courses linking content and pedagogy across the content areas in Earth science required to teach the New York State Earth science curriculum.
  • The program places a special emphasis on place-based instruction using the cultural and natural resources of New York City and State.
  • About 30 to 33 credits are required for the degree depending on the applicants' previous coursework, teaching experience, and the certificates the applicant holds.