January Open House - Master of Arts in Teaching Program with Specialization in Earth Science

Two Sessions: 12:00 - 2:00 pm and 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the American Museum of Natural History, New York City - Astor Turret, 4th Floor. Please check in at the West 77th Street Entrance between Columbus and Central Park West

Registration Info

Encouraged, but not required. Register by e-mailing mat@amnh.org For more information about the program, click here for the flyer.

Registration is closed

Change lives. Teach science. That is the call of action for the Museum’s new  Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Program , the first urban teacher residency program offered by a museum, which begins in June.

On Saturday, January 7, from 12 to 2 pm or 2 pm to 4 pm, we invite you to an Open House to meet faculty and staff, find out more about how our pioneering MAT program is structured, and go on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum campus. Prospective students, friends and family, and others interested in learning more about this program are welcome.

The MAT program is a full-time, paid Master’s program with science and pedagogy coursework and real-world teaching experience. We seek a student body with diverse life and career experiences, such as recent college graduates, veterans, former participants in volunteer corps, and career changers. The program is open to college graduates with a bachelor’s degree in Earth science or a related discipline or any bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 24 credits in Earth science plus 6 additional credits in physics, chemistry, environmental science, or biology.

Guests will have the opportunity to hear from program faculty and staff, have questions answered, and go on a behind-the-scenes tour of Museum facilities.

Join the MAT mailing list to receive updates.

Open House Schedule of Events:

WELCOME AND SIGN-IN (77th Street Entrance)  12:00 - 12:30 / 2:00 - 2:30 PM

Guests will then be brought to  the Astor Turret on the 4th floor for refreshments, information and materials, and opportunities to talk to faculty and staff Refreshments will be served throughout the day.

PRESENTATIONS AND TOURS 12:30 - 4:00 PM

• There are two full cycles of presentations and tours – join us at any point! 12:30 – 1:30 PM / 2:30 – 3:30 PM
  
• Welcome remarks and program overview
• Meet the staff / Informal Q & A sessions (Astor Turret, 4th Floor)
• Q&A: Academic plan
• Courses, academic schedule, and faculty
• Q&A: Residency plan
• Participating schools and rotation structure. Senior Specialist and mentor roles
• Q&A: Admissions and application
• Admission processes, NYS certification requirements, and graduation and diploma information

There are two cycles of Facilities Tours 1:30 – 2:00 PM / 3:30 – 4:00 PM

Guided tour of Museum program facilities (Starts at Astor Turret)