Program Description
Total Credits: 33 Thesis or Non-Thesis |
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| Core Requirements |
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| Clinical Supervision in Science/Mathematics
(MSED 550) |
3 Credits |
| Research and Evaluation (MSED 560) |
3 Credits |
| Science Curriculum (MSED 554) |
3 Credits |
| Learning, Cognition and Motivation
(PSYC 503) |
3 Credits |
| Advanced Strategies: Science (MSED
502) |
3 Credits |
| Informal Education Practicum (MSED
540) |
3 Credits |
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| Total |
18 Credits |
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| Elective Requirements |
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| Thesis Option: Thesis Research (MSED
591) required |
6 credits |
| Non-Thesis Option: Interprofessional
Projects (IPRO) (MSED 538), 3 credits, required; plus a minimum of
3 credits selected from the following: |
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| Nature of Science |
3 Credits |
| Teacher Education/Professional Development |
3 Credits |
| History/Philosophy of Science |
3 Credits |
| Action Research |
3 Credits |
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| Total |
6 Credits |
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| Select Coursework from Discipline-specific
Science Courses |
9 Credits |
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| Total Minimum Credits |
33 Credits |
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| Maximum Transfer of Graduate Credits
from Master's: 9 Credits |
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Courses
MSED 502 Advanced Strategies: Science
MSED 520 History/Philosophy of Science
MSED 530 Professional Development & Practicum in Science
MSED 538 Interprofessional projects (IPRO)
MSED 540 Informal Education Practicum
MSED 550 Clinical Supervision in Science/Mathematics
MSED 552 Assessment and Evaluation
MSED 554 Science Curriculum
MSED 560 Research & Evaluation
MSED 562 Action Research
MSED 570 Inquiry and Nature of Science
MSED 591 Thesis Research
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Admission Criteria
Admission to the Master program in science education requires
the following:
- Bachelor Degree in science. A candidate with a degree in another
field is eligible for admission provided he or she has a documented
successful experience working with school-age youth.
- Quantitive and Verbal score: 900
Analytical score: 2.5
GRE is not required for Masters certification
- TOEFL (minimum score of 600) if from non-English speaking country
- A minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 is required
- Professional statement of goals/objectives (2 pages)
- Vita
- Three letters of recommendation
- An interview may be required
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