Overview
Dr. Bernard Ricca, Program Director
Mission
The mission of the Master of Science in Mathematics/Science/Technology Education (GMST) program at St. John Fisher College is to prepare teachers of grades K–12 with a strong background in both the content of mathematics, science, and technology as well as the particular needs of diverse learners with respect to the teaching of mathematics, science, and technology. Further, the program seeks to prepare leaders in the fields of mathematics, science, and technology education so that constructivist, inquiry-based approaches to learning these subjects can occur for all students. Finally, the program is designed to help teachers see the commonalities among subjects in order to foster integrated, research-based approaches to learning that utilize technology, assessment, and other resources effectively.
Program Options
The Master of Science in Mathematics/Science/Technology Education (GMST) program offers degree programs for three different student populations:
- M.S. in Mathematics/Science/Technology Education for individuals who currently hold initial teaching certification.
- M.S. in Mathematics/Science/Technology Education with Grades 7-12 Teacher Certification in Mathematics or Science for students who desire to obtain New York State initial Grades 7-12 teaching certification in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics.
- M.S. in Mathematics/Science/Technology Education with Grades 7-12 Teacher Certification in Mathematics or Science, Grades 7-12 Students With Disabilities (Generalist) Teacher Certification and Grades 7-12 Students with Disabilities (Science or Mathematics) Teacher Certification for individuals who desire to obtain New York State initial Grades 7-12 teaching certification in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics and also wish to earn initial certification in Students with Disabilities (Grades 7-12 - Generalist) and Students with Disabilities (Grades 7-12 – Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics).
Additionally, all students certified in a Grades 7-12 science content area may be eligible for Grades 7-12 General Science certification
Admission Requirements
Candidates who present satisfactory evidence of the ability to perform at the graduate level are admitted to the graduate program in Mathematics/Science/Technology Education at St. John Fisher College. The Admissions Committee of the program and the Program Director of the MST program judge applicant qualifications.
In addition to the general admissions materials and credentials, applicants may submit results of the Graduate Record Examination to strengthen an application.
For more information regarding application and admission to the Mathematics/Science/Technology Education program, please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at (585) 385-8161 or by email at grad@sjfc.edu.
For specific information regarding the Master of Science in Mathematics/Science/Technology Education program, please contact Dr. Bernard Ricca, Program Director, at (585) 899-3866 or bricca@sjfc.edu.