为了培养中学生和高中生对生命科学的知识和欣赏，教师不仅需要生物学基础。该计划旨在培养应聘者对青少年学习和发展，教育理论以及科学教育最佳实践的知识和理解。这条道路使毕业生成为生物学的延伸，成为课堂生物学老师和特殊教育老师。
To nurture middle school and high school students knowledge and appreciation of the life sciences, a teacher needs more than a foundation in biology.<br><br>This program develops teacher candidates knowledge and understanding of adolescent learning and development, educational theory, and best practices in science education.In the fall and spring semesters of the first year, students are in classrooms for three full days per week: observation for three weeks, then student teaching, in the same classroom, for ten weeks.<br><br>In the fall and spring semesters of the second year, students are in classrooms for five full days per week: observation for two weeks, then student teaching, in the same classroom, for twelve weeks.<br>The program leads to a Master of Science in Teaching degree and initial New York State certification.<br>Teacher candidates who meet all program requirements, complete the course of study and meet established field experience competencies are eligible for Fordham University's endorsement for New York state initial certification in their program area.