该课程的设计目的是为了获得纽约州中学物理教学（7-12年级）的认证，并为5-6年级提供扩展选项。被录取的候选人也可能有资格获得7-12年级的一般科学扩展。该计划是与专业发展学院和大学物理与天文学系合作提供的，旨在为那些以前很少有教育课程工作经验或没有正规课堂教学经验的人设计。
This program is designed as a course of study leading to New York State certification for teaching Physics in the secondary schools (grades 7-12), with an extension option for grades 5-6. Candidates admitted may also qualify for a General Science Extension for grades 7-12. This program, offered in collaboration with the School of Professional Development and the University's Department of Physics and Astronomy, is designed for those who have little or no previous coursework in education or formal classroom teaching experience.