Turn your passion into a teaching career. If you hold a bachelor’s degree and would like to become a classroom teacher, the initial teaching certification program prepares you with the skills to channel your interests and/or past degree into a career in education.
Quick Facts
Application Deadline April 1
You Can Start Summer
Delivery Option Syracuse Campus
Cost Per Credit Hour $471
Credit Hours 42
Estimated Completion Time 12 Months
Overview
The MST Program leading to Initial Teacher Certification in Education is a full-time 12 month program, beginning in May and culminating in May of the following year. This clinically rich program is a cohort model that combines coursework and supervised field placements. You will learn to create diverse, effective and creative experiences for learners and develop thoughtful teaching plans and assessment evaluations to help you achieve your goals.
Curriculum
Master of Science in TeachingStudy in your backyard.
Studying in person at the Syracuse campus, located close to home, offers students the advantage of a familiar setting while still benefiting from a thriving academic community and modern facilities.
Outcomes
SUNY Oswego is dedicated to preparing knowledgeable teachers with strong commitments to equity and diversity, critical thinking, social responsibility and critical reflection. Following completion of the program, candidates are eligible for New York State initial teaching certification.
Career Opportunities
- Certified NYS School Teacher
Program Resources
Information Sessions
Learn about our graduate programs through our information sessions today!
AAQEP Accredited
This program has earned national accreditation by demonstrating excellence in the areas of content and pedagogy, clinical experiences, selectivity, program impact, and capacity for continuous improvement.
Diversity Graduate Fellowship Program
Prospective students may be eligible for an award which includes an annual stipend, in addition to fully-paid tuition for full-time study.
More than 120 Graduate Assistantships Offered
Assistantships provide an opportunity to gain experience through professional work on campus.
$500,000
in total awards given every year to our graduate students
The Power of SUNY Tuition
Achieving your long-term career goals shouldn’t come at the expense of your immediate financial security. Oswego offers low tuition compared to many private colleges. Never sacrificing quality for affordability, our graduate students are receiving a nationally accredited program that will translate into effective knowledge and opportunities.
Application Requirements
A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better is recommended for applicants to be competitive in the application process.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are optional for admission. For those students who have a GPA below a 3.0, it is highly recommended.
Prospective students will meet with faculty and other department chairs to outline and select effective courses to best assist you in your chosen field.
In 500–1000 words, describe your personal achievements relating to your academic interests, and detail your educational and professional objectives with reasoning for applying to SUNY Oswego. Additionally, please write of your own understanding of education, what you would contribute to the College of Education, Health, and Human Services, and how your past experiences and goals align with the Conceptual Framework and Dispositions? (To compose your answer, first examine the College of Education, Health, and Human Services Conceptual Framework.)
Include a professional resume or curriculum vitae that includes your academic history, professional background and any accomplishments of note. This document should provide details that support your admittance to the program.
Indicate two names with valid email addresses. We will send an email request directly to the references on your behalf. These references should be able to speak to your character, work ethic and abilities.
Prospective students are charged a non-refundable $65 fee for processing the application.
Important: All international transcripts must be verified through a World Education Services (WES) credit evaluation as part of your application.
English Language Proficiency: Submit official TOEFL (79 overall, MBA 83) or IELTS (6.5) scores, unless exempt.
Visa and I-20 Documentation: After acceptance, upload your financial documents and passport copy to receive your Form I-20 for your visa application.
For more details, please visit Application Requirements for International Graduate Students.
All academic programs offered by SUNY Oswego that lead to a state license or certification in a particular profession have been designed to meet state licensing requirements in the state of New York. Our programs are not designed to meet licensure requirements in other states. If you plan to pursue a license in a particular profession in a state other than New York after you graduate, it is your responsibility to determine whether our curriculum will meet the requirements in the state where you plan to live and work. For questions about licensure disclosure, please contact SUNY Oswego's Provost Office.
Phone: 315-312-2290
Email: provost@oswego.edu.