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Nov 24, 2024
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2023-2024 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED 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.
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I. Initial Certification Curriculum
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: Exam, Project or Thesis (0-3 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:
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
Instruction Method
- In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)
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.
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