Coordinated by Department of Biology

Science/Math Education
Master of Science in Education Degree

MSE in Science/Math Education = 36 hours

  1. Professional Components (9 hours required)
    1. Pedagogy
      • Take 1 course from:
      • Take 1 course from:
        • CSP 800, Advanced Educational Psychology - 3 hours
        • CSP 805, Behavioral Characteristics of Children and Adolescents - 3 hours
        • TE 803, Philosophy of Education - 3 hours
        • TE 804, Curriculum Development in Multicultural Education - 3 hours
        • TE 805P, Overview of Assistive Technology - 3 hours
        • TE 807P, Multiple Intelligences: Theories Into Practice - 3 hours
        • TE 809P, Curriculum Implementation - 3 hours
        • TE 810, Design and Development of Instruction - 3 hours
        • TE 812P, Alternative Assessments of Student Performance: Theory Into Practice - 3 hours
        • TE 815P, The Effective Teacher: Enhancing Classroom Instruction - 3 hours
        • TESE 821P, Nature and Needs of Exceptionalities - 3 hours
        • TESE 822P, The Psychology and Education of Gifted and Talented Learners - 3 hours
    2. Research
      • Take 1 course from:
        • BIOL 820, Introduction to Graduate Study - 3 hours
        • TE 800, Educational Research - 3 hours
        • TE 802, Techniques of Research - 3 hours
  2. Academic Components (27 required)
    1. Major Emphasis (12 hours)
      • Twelve hours in an area of endorsement (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Physical Science)
    2. Supporting Courses (9 hours)
      • A minimum of 9 hours in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Physical Science outside the major emphasis. Courses must be taken in at least two disciplines. These courses will be selected to meet student needs as indicated by previous course work and teaching duties.
    3. Electives (6 hours)
      • Approved by the advisor prior to enrollment by the student

See Science/Math Education Program Information and Admission Requirements for more information about the program.

1 Jul 2010

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