Prospective Teachers
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. Undergraduates in degree
programs in one of the four sciences can also earn certification through the Undergraduate
Teacher Preparation Program.
Distributed Teacher and Leader Education (D-TALE)
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 SPD, as
well as the process to file for New York State teacher certification.
Becoming a Biology Teacher
Becoming a Chemistry Teacher
Becoming an Earth Science Teacher
Becoming a Physics Teacher