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Program Description

The Master of Science/Mathematics Education (Teacher Certification Option) is designed for individuals who already possess a Bachelors degree (preferably in an area of science or mathematics) and wish to pursue both a teaching certification and a Masters degree. This accelerated course of study allows the student to achieve certification and a Masters degree in just 45 credit hours instead of the 54 credit hours that would be required if certification and Masters degree were pursued separately. The program requirements are listed below:
   

Analysis of Classrooms II (Practicum and Seminar)
MSED 500

 
   
Science/Mathematics Curriculum
MSED 554/555
 
   
Instructional Methods/Strategies I
MSED 300
 
   
Instructional Methods/Strategies II
MSED 400
 
   
Inquiry and Problem Solving in Math and Science Education
MSED 538
 
   
Informal Education Practicum and Seminar
MSED 540
 
   
Professional Internship
MSED 450 (6 credit hours)
 
   
Advanced Strategies: Mathematics/Science
MSED 501/502
 
   
Clinical supervision in Science/Mathematics
MSED 550
 
   
Assessment and Evaluation
MSED 552
 
   
Psychology course (Leaning, Cognition, and Motivation)
PSYC 588
 
   
9 credits from graduate level science/mathematics
 
   
Total credits for this Masters option are 45  
   
   

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