Help students discover their passions through the flexible Adolescence Education, M.A.T. program, leading to eligibility to teach middle and/or high school in English, biology, chemistry, physics, math, or social studies. Pursue your degree online or in a blended format, either full- or part-time.
Why Earn Your Master’s in Adolescence Education at New York Tech?
Ideal for working professionals and adult learners, the Adolescence Education (Initial/Professional Cert), M.A.T. is offered in multiple formats—including fully online—and on both a full- and part-time basis, to prepare you to become a certified New York State middle or high school teacher on your schedule.
Learn to nurture students’ cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development in a caring, creative, technology-driven learning environment with faculty committed to excellence. New York Tech’s emphasis on diversity ensures that you’ll develop culturally responsive teaching practices and can work with diverse student populations—skills that are in great demand.
You can earn your high school teaching certification at an accelerated pace with our Accelerated (4+1) program. Specialize in math, physics, biology, chemistry, English, or social studies, in your undergraduate studies; start taking education graduate courses in your junior and senior years; and finish with both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just five years.
Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible for New York State certification as a teacher of Adolescent Education, Grades 7-12 in math, physics, chemistry, biology, social studies, or English. In many instances, New York State certification can be applied to requirements for teaching certification in other states. In addition, our graduates experience high success rates on New York State certification examinations (NYSTCE).
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What You’ll Learn
Focus on instructional planning and assessment, technology integration, and teaching diverse student populations. Engage in field experiences at education programs and schools in your area.
Expand your employability by taking an additional three courses for an extension in bilingual education, or five courses for an extension in Bilingual Special Education.
Our New York Tech education programs give you the opportunity to learn in a setting that best suits your lifestyle. We offer classes online 24/7, on our New York City and Long Island campuses, and through partner sites in New York.
Become certified to teach English Language Learners (ELLs) in a bilingual setting with a few additional courses and supervised field experiences in a bilingual setting.
New York Tech facilitates your pathway to certification, which is required in New York State for all teachers, administrators, school counselors, psychologists, and more.
Applicants for a New York State teacher certification are required to complete six hours of training supporting the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), which seeks to provide public elementary and secondary school students with a safe and supportive environment.
New York Tech’s “Building Leadership for Teachers” (BLT) online micro-credential program provides K-12 educators with a new, flexible, and less time-intensive approach to professional development.
Earn your high school teaching certification at an accelerated pace with New York Tech’s 4+1 Program, obtaining both your undergraduate and graduate degrees in just five years.
Stats & Rankings
#100
Best Online Master’s in Education Programs
U.S. News & World Report, 2024
$96,400
Annual mean wage for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, in New York State
BLS, May 2023
#17
For Master’s in Education Online: Top 50 Values in 2024
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Program Details
Learn more about the Master’s in Adolescence Education program, including admission requirements, how to apply, and scholarship/funding opportunities.
To be eligible to apply to the Adolescence Education (Initial/Professional Cert), M.A.T. program, you’ll need:
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution in English, biology, chemistry, physics, math, social studies
A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0
To have completed specific general education requirements in the liberal arts and sciences
Satisfactory command of spoken and written English
To apply, submit the following:
Online application, $50 application fee
Personal statement: Why do you want to become a secondary teacher?
Two letters of recommendation
Official copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts
An interview with the program chair, which may be held electronically
I love teaching with such a great passion. It is so fulfilling. I’m trying to impact students’ lives, not just teach them. I’m preparing them for the future, whether it be writing skills, organizational skills, or life skills.
Learn how to share your passion in a content area with older children and young adults by discovering more about the Adolescent Education (Initial/Professional Cert), M.A.T. at New York Tech.
