Stream D: Master of Arts Degree in Science Education, Initial Certification: Transitional B Option
If admitted for summer 2011 but before summer 2013
- Total Credits: 33
- Required Courses (21 credits):
EDUC 0502A: Adolescent Learning in the Urban Context (3 credits)
EDSE 0600A: Issues for Secondary School Teachers (2 credits)
EDLS 5000K: Introduction to Inclusive Education (3 credits)
EDSE 1200E: Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum (3 credits)
EDSE 3100E: Teaching Science in Secondary Schools (4 credits)
EDSE 3901I: Curriculum and Instruction in Science Education (3 credits)
EDUC 0602G: Student Teaching and Teacher Education Seminar (0 credits)*
EDSE 0202I: Masters Project: Science (3 credits)
- Required Science Courses for the Science Certification Areas (6 credits):
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Certification Area
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Required Courses in Science Education
(6 credits)^
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Biology
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BIO 0100E: Modern Concepts in Biology I
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BIO 0200E: Modern Concepts in Biology II
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Chemistry
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CHEM 0100E: Modern Concepts in Chemistry I
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CHEM 0200E: Modern Concepts in Chemistry II
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Earth Science
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SCI 7302N: Environmental Systems Science
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SCI XXXX: Earth Systems Science
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Physics
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PHYS 1401E: Development of Knowledge in Physics I
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PHYS 1402E: Development of Knowledge in Physics II
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- Elective Courses in Science (6 credits)#
* Prerequisites for student teaching include completion of education course work, standardized exams (LAST, ATS-W, and CST), and meeting with science education advisor and field work coordinator early in the semester preceding student teaching.
# Selected in consultation with a program advisor. Courses designated "for middle school teachers" can not count.
^ Science Education Courses are graduate science courses (BIO, CHEM, EAS, PHYS, or SCI) which are specifically intended for teachers. Note that Science Education courses are a subset of Science courses.
Any changes or deviations from the above program requirements must obtain written advisor approval. 
