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Chemistry Education: Adolescence EdM

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. In addition, students in programs in early childhood or childhood education may choose to concentrate studies in science. 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 take 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)

Major Area Electives

(Select 12 credits from the following options)

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:

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

 

SED Statement

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

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