Checklist for MSED (Physics) (Alt Cert) candidates:

1. Admissions Requirements. To be fully accepted (not provisionally; we accept both) into the MSEd program:

- bachelor's degree in physics or related area (engineering)

- cumulative GPA of 3.0/40

- min of 18hrs in 2 other teachable sciences (we prefer 6cr CHM, 6cr BIO, 6cr ESci)

- one year college or two years HS of foreign language

- passing scores on LAST and Physics CST NYS teacher certification exams; see <http://www.nystce.nesinc.com/> for arrangements. Exams require registration 2-3 months ahead to avoid late fees; 2 weeks in advance is "emergency" registration

- full application packet including three letters of reference

2. Introductory Component. For NYSED Transitional B Certificate, all of the above and add the following before you are permitted to take a job:

- 200 clock hours of pedagogical core study; usually by PHY510 and PHY600 (or PHY622) from the summer physics teacher's academy. Clock hours = instructor contact hours.

- 40 clock hours of field experience; with selected certified local area physics teacher during regular school semester hours - see Field Experience Agreement Form @ <http://physicsed.buffalostate.edu/programs/pgmdox/>

- EDF529 Adolescent Psych (or equivalent)

- EXE500 Individuals with Special Needs (or equivalent)

- professional workshops available through <http://www.buffalostate.edu/academics/cenc/>:

- Child Abuse Workshop

- Drug and Alcohol Workshop

- Fire and Arson Workshop

- start career planning/placement and professional folder process on 3^rd floor Grover Cleveland bldg <http://www.buffalostate.edu/offices/cdc/index.html>

- contact BSC certification officer for application/completion/approval of NYSED Transitional B Certification <http://www.buffalostate.edu/depts/teachercert/>

- get a job! :^)

3. In-service Component. To receive the NYSED Transitional B Certificate, the above must be completed and the following undertaken to retain transitional certification and continue towards the appropriate NYSED provisional/permanent or initial/professional certificates:

- good academic progress in the remaining MSED courses listed in the program catalog also listed at <http://physicsed.buffalostate.edu/programs/MSEDPgms.html>

- completion of the remaining required professional workshops (HIV/AIDS and SAVE; available through <http://www.buffalostate.edu/academics/cenc/>) and remaining NYS teacher certification examinations
(ATS-W; see <http://www.nystce.nesinc.com/> again)

- appropriate mentored teaching in the grade and subject (physics) for which certification is being sought

- a written agreement between the LEA and BSC Physics regarding course loading, mentorship, supervision, and

- a written plan for mentored improvement signed by the candidate, principal, mentor and program faculty