Curriculum and Instruction (Science Education Track) Master of Science in Education degree
Minimum number of credit hours required for program completion: 36
Program Requirements
Part A: Foundations of Education (15 required credit hours)
Educational Research:
Using Educational Research to Improve Learning |
One of the following in Psychological Foundations of Education:
Psychology of Adolescence |
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Evaluation in the Schools |
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Assessment and Instruction of Diverse Learners II |
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Models of Classroom Management |
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Classroom Expectancy and Effects |
One of the following in Exceptional Education:
The Exceptional Learner |
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Teaching Exceptional Learners in Inclusive Settings |
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Proactive Approaches to Classroom Management in Inclusive Settings |
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Education of the Gifted and Talented |
One of the following in Social, Historical, Legal, Philosophical or Comparative Foundations of Education:
Philosophy of Education |
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School and Society |
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Current Issues and Problems in Education |
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History of American Education |
One of the following in Cultural and Linguistic Diversity:
Curriculum Development ESL |
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Cultural Perspectives |
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Sociolinguistic Considerations for Educators of All ELL Students |
Part B: Linking Content/Pedagogy (12 required credit hours)
A program of study developed under academic advisement and designed to provide additional expertise in curriculum development and delivery of instruction in the subject of the certificate or a related subject 5XX-6XX Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, SCI, SCED. Graduate field experience may be integrated into the courses.
BIO 5xx
BIO 6xx
CHEM 5xx
CHEM 6xx
GEO 5xx
GEO 6xx
PHYS 5xx
PHYS 6xx
SCI 5xx
SCI 6xx
SCED 5xx
SCED 6xx
Part C: Electives (6 credit hours)
Any additional Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, SCI or SCED under departmental advisement from 5xx-6xx in area of certification or related fields.
BIO 5xx
BIO 6xx
CHEM 5xx
CHEM 6xx
GEO 5xx
GEO 6xx
PHYS 5xx
PHYS 6xx
SCI 5xx
SCI 6xx
SCED 5xx
SCED 6xx
Part D: Capstone Requirement (3 credit hours)
Research Proposal (developed by candidate)
Seminar (taught by candidate)
Master's Thesis/Project
Master's Thesis/Project or Independent study in Content Area |


