New AMNH Masters of Arts Program Open House Held Today

To address a critical shortage of qualified science teachers in New York State, particularly in high-needs schools, and help address the national crisis in student achievement in science, AMNH is launching a new Master of Arts in Teaching Program, the first free-standing program of its kind.

With funding from the New York State Education Department and the National Science Foundation, the opportunity offers candidates a full-time, paid Master’s degree program with science and pedagogy coursework and real-world teaching experience.

Additional program information can be found at http://www.amnh.org/education/mat/

WHO The AMNH MAT Program seeks a student body with diverse life and career experiences, such as recent college graduates, veterans, former participants in volunteer corps, and career changers. It is open to college graduates with a bachelor’s degree in Earth Science or related discipline or any bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 24 credits in Earth Science plus 6 additional credits in physics, chemistry, environmental science, or biology.

Visitors will meet faculty and staff, have questions answered, and go on exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of the Museum campus.

Saturday, January 7, 2011
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm