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    2008-11 IIT Physical Science Initiative (PSI) Cohort

    Master of Science Education
    Middle Grades Physical Science Endorsements

    ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR A LIMITED NUMBER OF SPACES: Late Summer or Fall 2008

    Illinois Institute of Technology is recruiting candidates for a unique Master of Science Education degree and endorsement program. This program is designed for teachers currently holding a K-8 certificate who need to gain expertise in middle grades science. Students completing the program will qualify for endorsement in middle school physical science.

    We are accepting applications for late summer and fall 2008. Innovative features of the program include:

    • Greatly reduced tuition in 12 graduate-level courses that fulfill all requirements for a Master Degree in Science Education and
    • Afternoon and evening classes in summer
    • Evening classes during the school year
    • Ongoing interaction with a cohort of science teachers
    • Two years of intensive course work followed by continued support and cohort involvement during the third year.
    • Ongoing experience with cutting edge scientific research
    • IIT subsidies will limit out-of-pocket expenses for teachers to approximately $300 per course

    K-8 certification is required. Preference will be given to applications of teachers from the same school. For more information call 312-567-3670 or send and e-mail to psi@iit.edu.

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    » Course of Study

    Year 1
    (5 courses, 15 credits)
    Summer Session 2008
    Physical Science Research Practium I
    Inquiry and Problem Solving

    2008-09 Academic Year
    Physical Science Research Practicum I (continued)
    Physical Science I
    Clinical Supervision
    Physical Science II
    Year 2
    (5 courses, 15 credits)
    Summer Session 2009
    Physical Science Research Practium II
    Science Curriculum

    2009-10 Academic Year
    Physical Science Research Practicum II (continued)
    Adcanced Strategies
    Assessment & Evaluation
    Physical Science III
    Year 3
    (2 courses, 6 credits)
    Summer Session 2010
    Adolescent Psychology
    Action Research

    2010-11 Academic Year
    Action Research (continued)

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