Alternatives to Certification Programs Internship programs at private schools Participate in a private school program which includes a teaching internship and college coursework toward certification. Teach for America - offers a fall information session and spring recruiting schedule for Cornell students. See Education notebook in the UCC Library for additional programs. State sponsored programs Massachusetts Teacher Corps - Massachusetts Department of Education will select 50 outstanding persons to teach in the public schools supported by a Corps of Master Teachers. All college graduates who demonstate high academic standards and strong leadership skills are encouraged to apply regardless of their academic major or professional background.
Programs vary by state.
Contact state departments of education for details. Phone numbers can be found in Requirements for Certification in the Arts and Sciences Career Library. Check Peterson's Guide to Graduate Programs, volume 6 in the CCS Library for listing of programs. Teacher Education in Science and Mathematics at Cornell. Major in math or science as an undergraduate and complete an M.A.T. at Cornell.