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The UB Teach physics education program is a five-year, accelerated combined degree program where you can earn a BA in physics and an EdM in physics education. It provides in-depth content expertise while preparing you to teach Physics for grades 5 to 12. You will study in both the Department of Physics and the Department of Learning and Instruction.
Academic credential granted | Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Master of Education (EdM) |
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Certification option | Successful completion of program leads to an institutional recommendation for New York State (NYS) initial and professional certification in physics education |
Grade levels | 7 to 12 with 5 to 6 extension |
Credits required for completion | 156 |
Time to completion | 5 years |
Course delivery | On campus, online |
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Application deadline | Early action: Nov. 15 Scholarship consideration: Dec. 8 Regular decision: Feb. 1 Students can continue to submit an application for fall consideration until capacity is reached. |
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This is a sample course schedule. These courses are subject to change. As a student in the UB Teach program, you must work closely with your advisor before registering for classes.
You will not apply separately to graduate study; instead, there are a series of progression points that you must meet.
Advancement to the graduate portion of the program requires that you: