Prospective Teachers
Also visit our "Teachers" page for information about workshops and special programs
Science Education Program
The Science Education Program at Stony Brook offers a palette of coursework, clinical practice, seminars and special projects that prepares students with undergraduate majors in biology, chemistry, earth science and/or physics to earn a Master of Arts in Teaching and to assume teaching positions in grades 7-12.
Professional Education Program
This website serves as both an instructional and informational resource for current and potential undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students, as well as for experienced P-12 and University educators across disciplines.
School of Professional Development
The MAT programs are administered through SPD. Applications are handled through this office as well as the New York State teacher certification process.
Master of Arts in Teaching Biology Program
Undergraduate Biology Program
Master of Arts in Teaching Chemistry Program
Master of Arts in Teaching Earth Science Program
Master of Arts in Teaching Physics Program
Scholarship Opportunities
National Science Foundation Robert Noyce Scholarship
Petrie Foundation Scholarship Loan Program
Upcoming Events
November 15 & December 6, 2008: Workshop for Science Olympiad coaches
December 5, 2008: Astronomy Open Science Night - "Out with a Bang! (or a Whimper!): The Death of a Massive Star", Dr. Douglas Swesty
December 6, 2008: Manya: A Living History of Madame Marie Curie at Brookhaven National Laboratory
December 12, 2008: Physics Open Science Night - "The Physics of Quarks and Gluons at High Temperatures", Dr. Prof. Derek Teaney
December 15, 2008: Deadline for HHMI International Fellowship applications
February 13, 2009: Living World Open Science Night Lecture - "Celebration of Darwin's Bicentennial", lecture by distinguished biologist, Dr. Stephen Stearns, Yale University
February 17, 2009: Provostial Lecture by Dr. Uri Treisman (University of Texas at Austin), "Science and Mathematics Education"