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{\title Checklist for MSED (Physics) (Alt Cert) candidates:}{\author Dan MacIsaac}{\operator Dan MacIsaac}{\creatim\yr2003\mo5\dy27\hr9\min59}{\revtim\yr2003\mo8\dy11\hr15\min26}{\version3}{\edmins15}{\nofpages1}{\nofwords410}{\nofchars2338}
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\par }{\b\fs20 1. Admissions Requirements.}{\fs20 To be }{\i\fs20 fully}{\fs20 accepted (not }{\i\fs20 provisionally}{\fs20 ; we accept both) into the MSEd program:
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\par }\pard \fi-360\li360\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\fs20 - bachelor's degree in physics or related area (engineering)
\par - cumulative GPA of 3.0 / 4.0
\par - min of 18hrs in 2 other teachable sciences (we prefer 6cr CHM, 6cr BIO, 6cr ESci)
\par - one year college or two years HS of foreign language
\par - passing scores on LAST and Physics CST NYS teacher certification exams; see for arrangements. Exams require registration 2-3 months ahead to avoid late fees; 2 weeks in advance is "emergency" registration
\par - full application packet including three letters of reference
\par }\pard \widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20
\par }{\b\fs20 2. Introductory Component.}{\fs20 For NYSED Transitional B Certificate, all of the above and add the following before you are permitted to take a job:
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\par }\pard \fi-360\li360\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\fs20
- 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.
\par - 40 clock hours of field experience; with selected certified local area physics teacher during regular school semester hours - see Field Experience Agreement Form @
\par - EDF529 Adolescent Psych (or equivalent)
\par - EXE500 Individuals with Special Needs (or equivalent)
\par - professional workshops available through :
\par }\pard \fi-360\li1080\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1080\itap0 {\fs20 - Child Abuse Workshop
\par - Drug and Alcohol Workshop
\par - Fire and Arson Workshop
\par }\pard \fi-360\li360\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\fs20 - start career planning/placement and professional folder process on 3}{\fs20\super rd}{\fs20
floor Grover Cleveland bldg
\par - contact BSC certification officer for application/completion/approval of NYSED Transitional B Certification
\par - get a job! :^)
\par }\pard \widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20
\par }{\b\fs20 3. In-service Component. }{\fs20 To receive the NYSED Transitional B Certificate, the above must be }{\i\fs20 completed}{\fs20 and the following undertaken to retain transitional certification and continue towards the appropriate NYSED prov
isional/permanent or initial/professional certificates:
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\par }\pard \fi-360\li360\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\fs20 - good academic progress in the remaining MSED courses listed in the program catalog also listed at
\par - completion of the remaining required professional workshops (HIV/AIDS and SAVE; available through ) and remaining NYS teacher certification examinations \line
(ATS-W; see again)
\par - appropriate mentored teaching in the grade and subject (physics) for which certification is being sought
\par - a written agreement between the LEA and BSC Physics regarding course loading, mentorship, supervision, and
\par - a written plan for mentored improvement signed by the candidate, principal, mentor and program faculty
\par }\pard \widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20
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