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DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE EDUCATION
Scott B. Watson, Acting Chairperson, 357 Flanagan
Sharon E. Nichols, Director of Graduate Studies, 311 Flanagan
The MA in science education is specifically designed for individuals who intend to teach in a community college or junior college setting or who simply wish to increase their expertise in a science content area. The program is open to those students who hold undergraduate degrees in science education or in a science content area.
Admission Requirements: Satisfactory entrance examination score; minimum GPA of 2.5 on all undergraduate work or a minimum GPA of 3.0 for classes taken in the senior year or in the undergraduate major; favorable recommendation from the departmental admission committee.
Course Requirements: A minimum of 36 s.h. is required, with at least 18 s.h. at the 6000 level or above. The specific program of courses must meet the requirements below and be approved by the student's adviser.
A thesis is required. A comprehensive examination in science education must be passed at the completion of the program.
MAED AND MAT IN SCIENCE EDUCATION
Please refer to Section 7, School of Education, for degree requirements of the master of arts in teaching (MAT), which leads to initial teacher licensure, and the degree requirements of the master of arts in education (MAEd), which leads to advanced licensure.
5000. Contemporary Approaches to Teaching Biological Science (3) P: BIOL 1100, 1101, 1200, 1201; or equivalent; minimum of 16 s.h. in BIOL. Effective teaching in biology using current curricula materials. Emphasis on investigative nature of biology.
5010. Applications of Microcomputers in Teaching Physical Science (3) 2 1-hour lectures and 1 2-hour lab per week. Use of microcomputer to assist in teaching physical science. Topics include operation of microcomputer, review and evaluation of available software, and computer techniques to illustrate physical science concepts.
5020. Applications of Microcomputers in Teaching Biological Science (3) Use of microcomputer to assist in teaching biological science. Topics include operation of microcomputer, review and evaluation of available software, and computer techniques to illustrate biological concepts.
5990. Apprenticeship Science (3) Direct supervision in lab procedures by members of science staff.
6000. Science and Society (3) Selected topics to demonstrate social, historical, and philosophical aspects of science. Emphasis on science-society interaction.
6003. Selected Topics in Life Science for Middle Grades Teachers (3)
6004. Selected Topics in Physical Science for Middle Grades Teachers (3)
6006. Chemistry for Middle Grades Teachers (3) P: Minimum of 1 year teaching experience in grades 6-9 or consent of instructor. Content and instructional methods for chemistry for grades 6-9 teachers. Emphasis on demonstrations and hands-on activities.
6010. The History and Philosophy of Science (3) Development of scientific ideas, their origin, growth, and relationship to present.
6019. Science in Elementary Education (3) P: Class A Teaching Certificate in elementary or special education. Current trends and issues. Emphasis on contemporary literature and classroom implementation.
6020. Recent Developments in Science Teaching (3) Curricular trends and innovations. Emphasis on development of philosophical analyses of science teaching and learning practices reflective of past, current, and future science education reform agendas.
6050. Developmental Approaches to Science Teaching (2) P: NC teaching certificate or equivalent; formal acceptance into DASH summer institute. Developmental Approaches in Science and Health (DASH) program is an interdisciplinary science curriculum designed for grades K-2. Focus on methodology and content. Follow-up sessions.
6081. Astronomy Methods for Teachers (2) P: PHYS 1080, 1081; or 2 years' teaching of astronomy unit in school; PHYS 1050 or PHYS 1250. Methods of teaching astronomy using activities, experiments, observations, and library/computer resources.
6200. Environmental Education (3) Critical examination of issues arising from human interaction with natural environment. Focus on themes such as history of environmental movement, environmental ethics and values, and local, state, and global environmental issues.
6310. Advanced Methods in Teaching Science (3) Application of theoretical, philosophical, and research bases for improvement of education practice. Planning, instruction, and evaluation techniques expected of master teacher.
6420. Marine Education (3) P: Class A Teaching Certificate in elementary, middle, or secondary education or consent of instructor. Current status of marine education. Emphasis on student involvement and development of classroom instruction materials.
6500. Understanding and Engaging in Educational Research (3) Research on human development and learning and pedagogical knowledge and skills expected of master teacher. Current trends and issues in education, skills in data collection, and application of research in classroom.
6501. Experimental Evaluation in Science (3) Experimental design, evaluation, and research methods as related to classroom and lab teaching and coordination of various sciences.
6505. Problems in Science Education (Elementary) (3) Research in science teaching at elementary school level.
6506. Problems in Science Education (Secondary) (3) Research in science teaching at middle and senior high school levels.
6507. Problems in Science Education (College) (3) Research in science teaching at college level.
6522. Readings in Science Education (1) Special topics to improve student's background selected in collaboration with instructor of student's choice. Readings selected from sources appropriate to any level of science teaching.
6525. Selected Topics in Biological Science for Elementary Teachers (3)
6530. Selected Topics in Physical Science for Elementary Teachers (3)
6535. Selected Topics in Earth Science for Elementary Teachers (3)
6600. Action Research in Teaching (3) Development of systematic reflection by teachers through action research strategies to examine issues in learning and teaching.
7000. Thesis (3) May be repeated. May count maximum of 3 s.h.
6015. Aviation Science Education (3)
6060, 6061, 6062. Foundational Approaches in Science Teaching I, II, III
(3,3,2)
6300. Science Methods and Materials for Teaching Handicapped Learners (3)
6410. Implementation of High School Marine Science Studies (HMSS) (3)
6980, 6981. Internship in Natural History (3,3)