Education Department

Education Department
Please note: as Clarkson University focuses on its industry relevant education, innovation and research, we have partnered with Siena College to offer these programs later in 2024. Please visit Siena's website for more information. 

With a 30-year history of success, the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program offers our students the tools needed to be successful secondary classroom teachers. We develop teachers who use research-based methods while promoting student-centered teaching models to facilitate critical thinking among PK-12 students.

Our faculty and staff in the Department of Education work closely with our students to ensure that their educational goals are met. Our graduate programs are tailored to support candidate pass rates on the New York State Certification Exams and ensure that our graduates are prepared to teach in secondary or PK-12 education.

The MAT program is a licensure-endorsing program that prepares its graduates for New York State teachers certification in the following disciplines:

  • Biology (grades 7-12*) Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Business & Marketing (P-12) Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Chemistry (grades 7-12*) Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Computer Science (P-12) Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Earth Science (grades 7-12*) Master of Arts in Teaching
  • English (grades 7-12*) Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Mathematics (grades 7-12*) Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Physics (grades 7-12*) Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Social Studies (grades 7-12*) Master of Arts in Teaching
  • TESOL (K-12) Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Technology (K-12) Master of Arts in Teaching

*Certification in grades 5-6 in the grades 7-12 disciplines listed above can be added as an extension to the certificate by taking two additional courses after completion of the MAT program.

The following world language programs are also offered as part of the MAT program:

  • Chinese (grades 7-12*) Master of Arts in Teaching
  • French (grades 7-12*) Master of Arts in Teaching
  • German (grades 7-12*) Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Greek (grades 7-12*) Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Latin (grades 7-12*) Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Russian (grades 7-12*) Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Spanish (grades 7-12*) Master of Arts in Teaching

*Certification in grades 5-6 in the grades 7-12 disciplines listed above can be added as an extension to the certificate by taking two additional courses after completion of the MAT program.

Contact Us

Dept Chair: Catherine Snyder

Capital Region Campus

Tel: 518-631-9870

education@clarkson.edu

 

About Our Department

The Clarkson Master of Arts in Teaching program is a nationally recognized program of excellence. We have a 100% job placement rate for graduates and feature a unique full year teaching internship period. The internship puts you in the setting where you will learn, through a mentored experience, how to be an effective classroom teacher.

Our Programs

As an undergraduate you receive advising to ensure you are working toward all the requirements for degree acceptance. The Clarkson MAT program also has a dedicated career consultant who works with every student to ensure success in the job market. Our alumni constantly rave about our program and have even been recognized by President Obama.

For detailed information on our measures of success, please see Education Department Public Information.

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The path to becoming a teacher is exciting and full of meaningful growth and experiences. But choosing a program that offers experienced faculty, dynamic curriculum and all of the right check marks to prepare you to not only be the best educator you can be, but also open the doors that will get you where you want to go can seem daunting. Check out our blog for a quick overview on what you should be looking for in an education program.

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Rise High @Clarkson

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Rise High @Clarkson

The mission of Rise High @ Clarkson is to provide sustained exposure to diverse learning opportunities in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) to under-resourced youth in our Schenectady area community via comprehensive approaches that address and overcome barriers to academic, personal and wellness development.

Rise High is a Saturday morning program for 6th through 12th graders to experience fun, hands-on learning from industry and academic experts.  Students are exposed to real-world STEM topics while building their network and mentor relationships.

As we expose our youth from under-resourced communities to these opportunities, our goal is to increase their awareness, confidence, and interest to pursue STEM careers that can provide them with an improved quality of life, while making a difference in the world!

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