SUNY Oswego - O-RITE

Oswego Residency Initiative for Teacher Excellence

Programs

Admissions

Oswego Residency Initiative for Teacher Excellence
Master of Science in Teaching

Our students need good teachers, now and for the future. The O-RITE program is designed for students who have a Bachelor's degree in math, science, linguistics or related areas and are interested in teaching in New York State's high-need schools. The O-RITE program offers generous financial aid options and opportunities for you to make a difference at state schools in need of strong teachers.

The Program

This program combines synchronous, regularly scheduled online course work learning with intensive residency experiences in high-need schools in both rural and urban areas. As a graduate of the 13-month program, you will earn a Master's degree in Teaching along with your Initial Teaching Certification in Adolescence Special Education and your discipline of Science, Math or Linguistics.

Financial assistance

O-RITE offers a $10,000 tuition remittance as well as a $30,000 living stipend to assist with expenses. While we do not offer housing, degree applicants will be awarded a generous $30,000 living stipend to assist with expenses for the duration of the program.

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Admission requirements

Official transcripts showing confirmation of a Bachelor's degree with a discipline area of: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, Mathematics, Linguistics or related area

Successful completion of SUNY General Education requirements and evidence on transcripts

GPA of at least 3.0

ORITE Purpose Statement and Part II