Master%27s degree in teaching %28mst%29 in Iona college

A Master of Science in Teaching (MST) degree allows you to change your career path to education and have the opportunity to positively and significantly impact the lives of young learners. If you have a passion to change lives, it's never too late to make a career switch to teaching.At Iona College, our master's degree in teaching is specifically designed for career changers who have a bachelor's degree but lack formal training in teacher education. The coursework for the MST degree prepares you for the New York State Teachers' Certification Examinations (NYSTCE) after graduation.Iona's fieldwork-driven program offers opportunities to work in school communities early and often, equipping you with confidence and relevant experiences as you approach your first teaching position. Our master's program boasts a highly successful EDTPA (NYS videotaped teacher portfolio exam) pass rate. Learn more about New York teacher certifications and our Iona workshops.Iona's Education Department has a very supportive atmosphere through a close knit cohort and convenient evening classes that allow you to balance your job, coursework and family life. Throughout your MST degree program, you benefit from our dedicated faculty, who have first-hand experiences as classroom teachers. They act as your mentors and career advisers, helping you achieve success as you switch to a teaching career.Throughout your master's in teaching, you will develop the skills and experience to teach children and young adults in diverse settings and subject areas. The New York State-approved curriculum addresses a variety of topics important to the modern classroom including multicultural education, curriculum research, multimedia and educational philosophies.A strong student-teaching component fosters the practical skills of developing and presenting effective lesson plans as well as gaining a holistic understanding of how students learn effectively. Having rigorous fieldwork experiences is one reason that Iona graduates boast an impressive teacher placement rate after earning their MST degree.

Achievement of a grade of B or better in an undergraduate course in English composition, and one mathematics course. Those completing an advanced mathematics course must achieve a grade of C or better. An official copy of the transcript must be submitted. A satisfactory score on the verbal section of Praxis I or the GRE may be substituted for the required grade in English composition. A satisfactory score on the mathematics or quantitative section of Praxis I or the GRE may be substituted for the required grade in mathematics. Use of appropriate speech in the admission interview may be substituted for the required grade in Speech Communication.

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