CLARKSON UNIVERSITY
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t’s an exciting time to be an educator. Communities and institutions are actively seeking out engaging and talented individuals to join their teams and educate their youth. This is no small task, as the demand for high-
quality educators has increased exponentially over the past several years. Clarkson’s Department of Education consists of a diverse population of proven and highly respected scholars and practitioners who are committed to meeting this demand. We ensure that our candidates are equipped with the skills and experiences necessary to become exemplary educators within the teaching profession and leaders within their communities. The Master of Arts in Teaching program is a national award-winning program with a 30-year history of excellence. More than 600 graduates of the program teach in schools across New York, the country and the globe. Candidates in the program consistently exceed New York state standards with scores that are 20% to 50% higher than scores at other institutions. The overall achievement rate on the entire battery of New York state exams is near 100%. Graduates of the program typically accept teaching positions either during residency or immediately following graduation. The job placement rate in recent years has been 100%. Our mission is to elevate the teaching profession by educating the next generation of teachers. We achieve this mission by instilling the following core pedagogical tenets within our candidates: rigor, a growth mindset and teamwork. These tenets are fully integrated and reinforced throughout the course of the program. The residency is one of the distinguishing features of our program. Unlike those offered by other institutions, our yearlong residency takes place over the course of an entire academic year. This provides our candidates with a fully immersive experience within the teaching profession and the opportunity to work alongside a mentor teacher within a specific content area. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about the Master of Arts in Teaching program at Clarkson University. I look forward to working with you and discussing the many programs and options that we have available. Sincerely, Catherine Snyder Associate Professor/Chair of Education Associate Director, Institute for STEM Education
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s a private, national research university, Clarkson University is a leader in technological education and sustainable economic development through teaching, scholarship, research and innovation. With powerful intention, we ignite connections across academic disciplines and industries to create the entrepreneurial mindset, knowledge and intellectual curiosity needed to innovate world-relevant solutions and cultivate the leaders of tomorrow.
Through more than 90 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, the arts, education, sciences and health professions, we educate more than 4,300 students and pursue interdisciplinary research, scholarship and innovation that invests in a better world. Our alumni earn salaries that are among the top 2% in the nation and realize accelerated career growth. One in five already leads as a CEO, senior executive or owner of a company. Founded in 1896, Clarkson’s main campus is located in Potsdam, New York, and additional graduate programs and research facilities are based near industry partners in Saranac Lake, Schenectady, Beacon and New York City.
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The Clarkson Master of Arts in Teaching — 100% job placement rate. — 18 certification pathways. — Full-year mentored residency. — Classes that are taught entirely by experienced K-12 teachers.
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As an aspiring teacher, you know the satisfaction
that comes from making a difference in the world. And with a master’s degree from the Department of Education at Clarkson, you’ll be ready to start changing lives on day one of your teaching career.
A track record of success At Clarkson, faculty members are proven practitioners who excel in their subject matter and in the classroom. You’ll learn to integrate theory and practice by participating in discussions that draw on topics informed by your residency experience. And because the program is small, you’ll have strong support from faculty members and classmates. Our students pass New York state’s challenging certification exams at a very high rate — at least 20% higher than the state average. And when it comes time to start your career, your experience and knowledge will open doors and help you succeed. Within three months of graduation, 100% of our recent graduates seeking teaching positions were in classrooms.
Pathways to teaching many subjects in middle and high school Clarkson provides pathways to teaching a variety of 7-12 subjects and offers certification in science and humanities disciplines. We offer certification in biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, mathematics, English, social studies, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Latin, Russian and Spanish. Aspiring educators will find P-12 master’s and certificate programs in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), as well as the innovative K-12 technology, business and marketing, and computer science certification programs. Additional coursework is available for those who want to extend foreign language certification to include grades 1-6. Additional coursework is also offered for all other disciplines to extend certification to include grades 5-6.
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be an effective classroom teacher side by side with an individually selected mentor teacher.
New and experienced teachers may take stand-alone courses to enhance their professional practice. Offerings include courses on virtual teaching in the P-12 classroom and support for national board certification. As a department, we work closely with our students to ensure that their educational goals are being met. Our programs are tailored to help them pass New York state certification exams and prepare them to teach their chosen level and content. The Clarkson Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program is a nationally recognized program of excellence. We have a 100% job placement rate for graduates and feature a unique full-year teaching residency period. The residency puts you in a setting in which you will learn, through a mentored experience, how to
Teachers interested in adding additional certifications to their professional repertoire may consult with Department of Education faculty to custom design pathways to success. As a graduate student, you receive advising to ensure you are working toward all the requirements for degree completion. The Clarkson MAT program also has a dedicated career consultant who works with every student to ensure success in the job market. Our alumni and faculty have received numerous local, state and national awards. They have also been recognized by former President Barack Obama for excellence in teaching.
Experienced Faculty
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Pedagogy Summer Intensive
All faculty have secondary teaching experience to support theoretical knowledge.
An unparalleled residency network provides full immersion in the field.
Learn by doing and prepare for the full-year residency.
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Teaching residencies are matched to your career goals.
Practical residencies and coursework drive success.
Clarkson’s alumni network helps you meet your career goals.
“By the end of the yearlong residency, our MAT students have a year’s worth of classroom materials and experience. Not only that, they have an edge in the job market.” Catherine Snyder Associate Professor/Chair of Education Associate Director, Institute for STEM Education GRADUATE EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) LOCATION: Capital Region Campus DELIVERY METHOD: On-site
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tarted in 1989, the MAT program offers the tools needed to be a successful classroom teacher. The Clarkson MAT program is the right career choice because graduates consistently have a success rate of over 90% on the rigorous New York State Teacher Certification Examinations and a job placement rate of 100% (2016-present). Our students graduate with confidence and hands-on classroom experience that is gained during an individually selected, full-year, mentored teaching residency, included as part of the program. The MAT program is licensure-endorsing and prepares you for New York state teacher certification at the secondary level (grades 7-12) in the following disciplines: — Biology. — Chemistry. — Earth science. — Physics. — Technology (K-12). — Computer science (K-12). — Business and marketing (K-12). — Mathematics. — English — Social studies. — Chinese. — French. — German. — Greek. — Latin. — Russian. — Spanish.
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Additional coursework is available for those who want to extend foreign language certification to include grades 1-6. Additional coursework is also offered for all other disciplines to extend certification to include grades 5-6. Student Teaching Residency Locations All students complete a seven-week summer intensive term at the Capital Region Campus in Schenectady that is designed to prepare aspiring teachers for their fall residency in a school in the Greater Capital Region of New York state. Additional sites within New York are available based on a candidate’s prior experience and professional plans. All residencies are arranged by the Clarkson Department of Education and approved by the partner school district. Curriculum The MAT program at Clarkson is a 38-credithour program. Teaching practices can be tailored to your content area. Students can complete the program in as little as one year or spread their studies out.
— Students who begin in the summer term (third week of June) can complete the degree within 12 months. — Students starting in the spring semester (second week of January) can complete the degree within 18 months. — Those who start the program in the fall semester (last week of August) can complete the degree in 22 months. Every member of the MAT faculty and staff has K-12 teaching experience. Students are successful, in part, because they receive extensive mentorship and support from knowledgeable teachers who bring advanced teaching skills and extensive classroom experience to the MAT program. As a result, our graduating students are among the most qualified and sought-after teachers in the field.
Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MAT ESOL) LOCATION: Capital Region Campus DELIVERY METHOD: Online
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larkson’s online MAT ESOL program provides candidates with a full 39-credit master’s degree. Coursework is offered completely online to accommodate busy schedules. This degree was created for aspiring teachers who want to work with English language learners. Candidates who complete the MAT ESOL degree successfully will receive Clarkson’s endorsement for P-12 certification in TESOL. For teachers already practicing in the classroom who are interested in acquiring an additional certification, we also offer a 16-credit online certificate of advanced study in TESOL (CAS TESOL). This certificate will provide added skills and value to your teaching portfolio, ensuring more flexibility and security in the job market.
Student Teaching Residency and Fieldwork Locations All MAT ESOL students complete a 10-week summer intensive term. This includes online coursework and fieldwork designed to prepare aspiring teachers for their yearlong residency. One semester of the residency focuses on teaching grades K-6 and the other on grades 7-12, providing a well-rounded experience. Each candidate’s residency is selected with the candidate based on career goals and location. The certificate of advanced study does not require a full-year residency; however, fieldwork components are required by New York state and will be arranged and completed in the candidate’s local district.
Career Outlook New York state needs teachers certified in TESOL. With the extraordinary growth of English language learners, teaching positions are unfilled because schools cannot find certified teachers to hire. In the current environment, a rewarding, high-paying teaching position in the field of TESOL is almost guaranteed.
Candidates who complete this certificate successfully will receive Clarkson’s endorsement for certification in TESOL.
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Grants and Scholarships Scholarships are awarded on a first come, first serve basis. You are encouraged to apply early. Students typically begin the MAT program in the summer and complete it in one calendar year (three semesters). Students may also start in the fall or spring semesters in order to spread the workload over a longer period of time.
Education Department Scholarship This scholarship is the most prestigious merit award in the Department of Education at Clarkson. Students’ applications are automatically reviewed for merit scholarships based on previous coursework and the rigor of their undergraduate portfolio. Early Decision Scholarship Scholarships are available for MAT program applicants who apply and are accepted early. Applicants intending to start in the fall or summer semester must have committed to attend by the end of the previous calendar year. Applicants intending to start in the spring semester must have committed to attend by July 1. They will be eligible to receive the Commit to MAT Education Scholarship. This award varies in value between $2,500 and $6,000, based on the application portfolio. Teacher Opportunity Corps (TOC) Grant The New York State Education Department has awarded the Department of Education at Clarkson
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the TOC grant through 2021, which provides scholarships to qualified candidates from historically underrepresented groups. This award recognizes the quality of Clarkson’s MAT program, as only eight of the over 200 teacher education programs in New York state receive this funding. PDK Educational Foundation The PDK Educational Foundation endowed scholarship program supports students who are pursuing advanced degrees in education at the master’s level. Eligible applicants must be members in good standing of PDK International or Pi Lambda Theta. Awards range from $500 to $1,000. Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program This scholarship helps to address the shortage of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) secondary teachers in highneed schools. Over the next four years, this $1 million grant will be used to help 20 high-achieving science and math undergraduate students become science and math teachers in high-need districts.
Clinically Rich-Intensive Teacher Institute (CR-ITI) Grant The New York State Education Department has awarded the Department of Education at Clarkson the CR-ITI grant, which provides scholarships to qualified candidates. Clarkson is one of 16 education programs — among more than 200 in New York state — to receive this grant Emma Willard Fellowship Clarkson’s MAT program offers this fellowship in conjunction with the Emma Willard School, an all-girls boarding high school in Troy, New York. The fellowship includes a full-tuition scholarship, a stipend and room and board at Emma Willard, where the fellows live and teach a reduced course load. Fellows complete the MAT over two years, receiving the fellowship each year, and then are provided assistance with their career search.
The Clarkson Teaching Residency MAT graduate candidates complete a half-day, yearlong residency, taking full responsibility for at least two classes.
The Schenectady Foundation Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to one student every year. The successful candidate will have graduated from Schenectady High School or a high school in Schenectady County. The candidate will complete the full-year teaching residency at Schenectady High School and must express intention to pursue a teaching position in the district or in a high-need setting. The scholarship awardee receives $7,500 in tuition support from the Schenectady Foundation, which is matched by Clarkson University.
Other Scholarships The Williams Scholarship, Bauhofer Scholarship and Allen Scholarship celebrate the dedication of individuals preparing for careers in the classroom. In addition to scholarships, students may be eligible to receive transfer credit or course waivers for previous study. Scholarships, course waivers and transfer credit reduce the cost of earning a degree at Clarkson.
Articulation Agreements Students from select undergraduate institutions may be eligible for scholarships. Students generally need a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher to qualify. Please inquire with the Office of Graduate Admissions at 518-631-9831 or graduate@clarkson.edu for a list of partner schools and details.
Learn more about all of our scholarships and how to apply by contacting the Office of Graduate Admissions at 518-631-9831 or graduate@clarkson.edu.
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Admission
is based on your drive, academics, references, test performance and fit in the program.
General Admission Requirements — Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. — The equivalent of an undergraduate major in the discipline the candidate would like to teach. — Undergraduate liberal arts core, including courses in humanities or the arts, writing or communication, social sciences and STEM, as well as one semester of a world language or American Sign Language. — Field Experience: Four days of structured observations in schools (can be arranged by the Department of Education). Please call 518-631-9870 (must be completed before summer intensive; can be completed in fall
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or spring in the first year if students select the two-year program). — Educational Psychology: An undergraduate course or independent study with the Department of Education (exam must be completed before summer intensive; can be completed in fall or spring in the first year if students select the twoyear program). — MAT ESOL candidates must have a minimum of 12 credits in world language and/or American Sign Language or demonstrated fluency in a language other than English. To apply, please submit the following: — Online application, which can be completed at gradapp.clarkson.edu/ apply. — Transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended. — GRE or Miller Analogies Test (offered at CRC).* — Resume/CV. — Statement of Purpose. — Three letters of recommendation. — TOEFL score of 80 minimum, IELTS score of 6.5 minimum, Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 56 minimum or Duolingo score of 61 minimum (international students). — Certificate of finance to receive an I-20 (international students). *GRE and/or Miller Analogies Test may be waived for some applicants.
For students applying to the 18-month program that begins in the spring, we recommend that completed applications be received by November 1. For students applying to the one-year program that begins in the summer, we recommend that completed applications be received by April 1. For students applying for the two-year program that begins in the fall, we recommend that completed applications be received by June 1. Certain programs have additional admission requirements, prerequisites and deadlines. Please review in-depth admission information for your intended program at clarkson.edu/graduate. Questions should be directed to our Office of Graduate Admissions at 518-631-9831 or graduate@clarkson.edu.
New York may need to hire 180,000 new teachers by 2027. This looming teacher shortage is expected to impact urban and rural school districts, as well as language and STEM subjects, the most. Use the code CUGradAdmissions when filling out the online application to receive an application fee waiver.
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