Teacher Preparation Program Concentration

Open to current SBU undergraduate students only

Stony Brook University undergraduates who are interested in adding the teacher preparation concentration should decide by the spring of their sophomore year (or the fifth semester before their anticipated date of graduation) to ensure that they progress smoothly through the program.

Applying for the Teacher Prep concentration

Review the list below to make sure your degree is eligible.
Talk to your undergraduate major advisor to review your degree plan.
Schedule an appointment to speak to the Teacher Education program director associated with your major.
Complete the Teacher Preparation Major Declaration Form, which includes an essay based on the Teacher Education Themes and Pathways.

Majors, certification areas and contact information

Undergraduate Major	Certification Area	Program Director or Advisor
Africana Studies, BA	Social Studies 7-12	Charles Backfish
Anthropology, BA	Social Studies 7-12	Charles Backfish
Applied Mathematics and Statistics, BS	Mathematics 7-12	Lisa Berger
Asian and Asian American Studies, BA (Chinese, Japanese, Korean)	Chinese, Japanese or Korean 7-12	Sarah Jourdain
Biology, BS	Biology 7-12	Rachel Pilero
Chemistry, BA or BS	Chemistry 7-12	Susan Oatis
Earth and Space Sciences, BA	Earth Science 7-12	Hanna Nekvasil
Economics, BA	Social Studies 7-12	Charles Backfish
English, BA	English 7-12	Chelsey Barber
French, BA	French 7-12	Sarah Jourdain
History, BA	Social Studies 7-12	Charles Backfish
Italian, BA	Italian 7-12	Sarah Jourdain
Linguistics, BA	TESOL PreK-12	Mariann Coogan
Mathematics, BS	Mathematics 7-12	Lisa Berger
Physics, BS	Physics 7-12	Angela Kelly
Political Science, BA	Social Studies 7-12	Charles Backfish
Sociology, BA	Social Studies 7-12	Charles Backfish
Spanish, BA	Spanish 7-12	Sarah Jourdain

Not a university student?

If you're not currently a Stony Brook undergraduate, please refer to the University's Admissions website for application information. In all programs, students must major in the subject in which certification is being sought.