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2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

Biology Education: Adolescence EdM

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Master’s-level study in science education prepares adolescence-level teachers in biology, chemistry, earth science and physics. Students who have initial certification at the adolescence level can elect for an EdM which qualifies them for professional certification at the middle school child and adolescence levels. The unique sequence of research experiences and courses in the programs includes science curriculum, science instruction, measurement and evaluation of science instruction, and a research seminar.

I. Initial Certification Curriculum (Certificate of Advanced Study)

Required Core (30-33 credits)

Total Initial Curriculum Credits: 30-33

3.0 Degree GPA required

 

II. Initial/Professional Curriculum

Required Core (30-33 credits)

Major Area Requirements (6 credits)

Major Area Content Electives (12 credits)

Select 4 from:

Culminating Experience: Portfolio

Portfolio is required of all students. Requirement satisfied by successful completion of LAI 667  (3 credits) and LAI 674  (3 credits) as taken in Required Core above.

Optional: Project or Thesis (3-6 credits)

Total Initial/Professional Curriculum Credits: 48-54

3.0 Degree GPA required

 

III. Professional Curriculum

Major Area Requirements (18 credits)

Content Concentration or Grades 5-6 Extension (12 credits)

Choose Option 1 OR Option 2 

Option 1 - Grades 5-6 Middle Childhood Extension

Select 4 from:

  • In consultation with your advisor, student can select content specific graduate level coursework and LAI Science Education pedagogy courses to satisfy this concentration. 

Option 2 - Grades 7-12 Content Concentration

Select 4 from:

  • In consultation with your advisor, student can select content specific graduate level coursework and LAI Science Education pedagogy courses to satisfy this concentration. 

Culminating Experience: Project, Portfolio or Thesis (0-3 credits)

Additional Requirements

Required for Conferral of Degree:

  • Proof of completion of Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) workshop
  • Proof of completion of NYSED Students with Disabilities Requirement
  • Proof of valid NYS Initial Teacher Certificate

Total Professional Curriculum Credits: 30-36

3.0 Degree GPA required

 

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1) Pedagogical Content Knowledge: Students will flexibly adapt and implement pedagogical approaches that meet the needs of all learners.

2) Commitment to All Learners: Students will build relationships with students through mindful, intentional interactions that demonstrate enthusiasm, care, and humility.

3) Collaborative Professionalism: Students will practice critical reflection and inquiry independently and in collaboration with peers.

4) Professional Stance and Action: Students will exhibit dispositions that reflect commitment to culturally-responsive sustaining pedagogies, knowledge of individual and group differences, and how these differences influence learning communities.

5) Critical Integration of Curriculum and Instructional Tools: Students will use a repertoire of curricular and instructional tools and evidence-based practices to support inclusive, equitable learning.

6) Commitment to School, Family, & Community Engagement: Students will affirm the expertise, wisdom, assets, and strengths that reside in families and communities, and develop skills to connect authentically with families and communities.

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

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