Overview

During the first three years of the Physics - Teaching of Science Physics - Physics Adolescent Education program of the University at Buffalo, students will develop a deep understanding of the workings of the universe around us. From the smallest sub-atomic particles to the vastness of cosmic expansion, students will study how physics profoundly impacts our understanding of nature and our ability to harness its secrets for the progress of human kind. Also during the first three years, students will take education courses that will include experiential components to introduce the nuances of the teaching profession.

The graduate portion of the program will continue to build understanding of physics as well as providing the skills to become an effective teacher. The final year in the program includes a one-year residency that allows students to co-teach alongside an expert physics teacher. The opportunity to experience the inner workings of the classroom from fall setup to end-of-year grading prepares students to enter the teaching profession with expertise and confidence.

At the end of this program, successful students will receive recommendation for New York State Initial and Professional Teacher Certification.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students in the combined program will complete the learning outcomes of the Physics BA Teaching of Science Physics Concentration:

The basic laws of physics, their corollaries, and comprehension of how they can be applied to explain specific natural phenomena.

Critical thinking and problem solving skills in physics, related to hypothesis building, application of the scientific method, and mathematical methods to analyze physics theories and experiments, and devise solution strategies.

Laboratory skills and exposure to a variety of experiments illustrating important phenomena, measuring techniques, and qualitative analysis of data and uncertainty at appropriate levels.

Contemporary areas of physics inquiry.

Written and oral communication skills for presentation of scientific results.

Careers

Employment opportunities exist as New York State and other states nationwide are facing current and future teacher shortages. Program graduates will be equipped to find professional employment in public, private, and charter schools as teachers in grades 5-12. Graduates also may find career opportunities as educators, consultants, and researchers in public and private industry, as well as government agencies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Educational Psychology

General Chemistry

Sociology of Education

Science Curricula: Current Approaches

Science Instruction Topics

Measurement and Evaluation in Science Instruction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

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Credits

139 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Admission to UB’s freshman class is selective and is based in part on the quality of your secondary school academic record and the number of spaces available in the class

You should feel confident applying to UB if you have an above-average academic record and have taken challenging courses in high school to help prepare you to be successful at university

UB uses a 4.0 grading scale and we expect students applying here to have the equivalent of a 3.0 on that scale. That is the same as a grade of B or 83 on a 100-point scale

English language requirements

Personal Essay

You must submit one (1) teacher recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28500 USD / year

≈ 28500 USD / year
Out-of-State

28500 USD / year

≈ 28500 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

7070 USD / year

≈ 7070 USD / year

Living costs

Buffalo

United States

920 - 1560 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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