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

Required Core (30-33 credits)

LAI 663SEM - Socio-cultural Dimensions in Learning and Human Development Credits: 1 - 3
OR
CEP 501LEC - Psychological Foundations of Education Credits: 3 and
either ELP 548SEM - Foundations of Education Credits: 3 or
ELP 585SEM - Sociological Bases of Education Credits: 3
LAI 514LEC - Adolescent Writing Across the Curriculum Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 552LEC - Middle Childhood/Adolescent Literacy Methods Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 574SEM - Teaching the Exceptional Learner in the Regular Education Classroom Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 595TUT - Supervised Teaching II Credits: 3 - 6
LAI 619LEC - Teaching Science in Grades 5-12 Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 667TUT - Field Experience Credits: 3
LAI 668TUT - Supervised Teaching I Credits: 3 - 6
LAI 674TUT - Seminar in Teaching Credits: 3
LAI 698SEM - Instructional Strategies in Inclusive Classrooms Credits: 1 - 3

Total Initial Curriculum Credits: 30-33

3.0 Degree GPA required

II. Initial/Professional Curriculum

Required Core (30-33 credits)

LAI 663SEM - Socio-cultural Dimensions in Learning and Human Development Credits: 1 - 3
OR
CEP 501LEC - Psychological Foundations of Education Credits: 3 and
either ELP 548SEM - Foundations of Education Credits: 3 or
ELP 585SEM - Sociological Bases of Education Credits: 3
LAI 514LEC - Adolescent Writing Across the Curriculum Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 552LEC - Middle Childhood/Adolescent Literacy Methods Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 574SEM - Teaching the Exceptional Learner in the Regular Education Classroom Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 595TUT - Supervised Teaching II Credits: 3 - 6
LAI 619LEC - Teaching Science in Grades 5-12 Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 667TUT - Field Experience Credits: 3
LAI 668TUT - Supervised Teaching I Credits: 3 - 6
LAI 674TUT - Seminar in Teaching Credits: 3
LAI 698SEM - Instructional Strategies in Inclusive Classrooms Credits: 1 - 3

Major Area Requirements (6 credits)

LAI 533SEM - Science Instruction Topic Credits: 3 and
either LAI 534LEC - Measurement and Evaluation of STEM Instruction Credits: 3 or
LAI 515LEC - Action Research to Improve Teaching and Learning Credits: 3

Major Area Content Electives (12 credits)

Select 4 from:

LAI 525LEC - Science, Technology, and Human Values Credits: 3
LAI 528LAB - Tchng Science in Context Credits: 3
LAI 530LEC - Improving Elementary Science Instruction Credits: 3
LAI 531LEC - Science Curricula: Current Approaches Credits: 3
LAI 532LAB - Technology and Science Teaching Credits: 3
LAI 534LEC - Measurement and Evaluation of STEM Instruction Credits: 3
LAI 535SEM - Environmental Education Credits: 3
LAI 603LEC - Developing Curricula for Emerging Adolescents Credits: 3
LAI 637SEM - Research in STEM Education Credits: 3
LAI 639LEC - History and Philosophy of Science Teachers Credits: 3
LAI 685LEC - Sel Topics Credits: 3 (Teacher Residency I)
LAI 798SEM - Special Topics Credits: 1 - 6 (UBTR Context)

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

LAI 700TUT - Indiv Guidnc Capstn Event Credits: 1 - 6
LAI 701TUT - Indiv Guidnc Thesis Credits: 1 - 6

Total Initial/Professional Curriculum Credits: 48-54

3.0 Degree GPA required

III. Professional Curriculum

Major Area Requirements (18 credits)

LAI 531LEC - Science Curricula: Current Approaches Credits: 3
LAI 532LAB - Technology and Science Teaching Credits: 3
LAI 533SEM - Science Instruction Topic Credits: 3
LAI 535SEM - Environmental Education Credits: 3
LAI 639LEC - History and Philosophy of Science Teachers Credits: 3
either LAI 534LEC - Measurement and Evaluation of STEM Instruction Credits: 3 or
LAI 515LEC - Action Research to Improve Teaching and Learning Credits: 3

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:

CEP 541LEC - Human Growth & Development Credits: 3
LAI 574SEM - Teaching the Exceptional Learner in the Regular Education Classroom Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 599LEC - Technology and Curriculum Integration Credits: 3
LAI 603LEC - Developing Curricula for Emerging Adolescents Credits: 3
LAI 619LEC - Teaching Science in Grades 5-12 Credits: 1 - 3

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.

LAI 525LEC - Science, Technology, and Human Values Credits: 3
LAI 528LAB - Tchng Science in Context Credits: 3
LAI 530LEC - Improving Elementary Science Instruction Credits: 3
LAI 637LEC - Research in Science Educ Credits: 3

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

LAI 700TUT - Indiv Guidnc Capstn Event Credits: 1 - 6
LAI 701TUT - Indiv Guidnc Thesis Credits: 1 - 6

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

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time
Part Time

Credits Required

30-50 Hours

Time-To-Degree

1 Year

Application Fee

$50

Program Contact

Renad Aref
366 Baldy Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Email: gseinfo@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-2110

SED Statement

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

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.