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This degree is administered by the Department of Biology.
The Master of Science in Education Degree in Science Teaching or Science/Mathematics Teaching is offered in the sciences and mathematics for students who wish to broaden their background in teaching fields. Students must be certified to teach in an area of science, biology, chemistry, physics, physical science, or mathematics and meet the general requirements of the Office of Graduate Studies and Research to be eligible for this program. A student interested in pursuing the M.S.Ed. Degree in Science Teaching or Science/Mathematics Teaching should contact the chairman of the Graduate Program Committee for specific information concerning admission criteria and degree work. A student will be assigned an advisor from the appropriate discipline. All courses for a program of study/degree audit must be approved by the advisor prior to enrollment by the student.
Students select one academic area of emphasis in an area of endorsement (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, or Physical Science) and take courses in at least two other areas. Selection of the course options for a specific program should be made with the advisor before enrollment in the courses in order to develop the most effective and efficient program.
To qualify for work on this degree, a student must have an endorsement in Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics or Physical Science and meet the general requirements for entrance to graduate studies. Admission to degree work is contingent upon evaluation of transcripts.
This degree program is intended primarily for teachers who plan to make application for professional certification, and in those cases the above requirements must be satisfied.
31 Oct 2006
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