Master of Science in Secondary Science Teacher Education
Program
Description
The M.S.
in Secondary Science Education is designed for teachers who have an Initial New
York State Teaching Certificate in science. The M.S. degree consists of 30
graduate credits divided equally between advanced professional education courses and graduate
courses in the traditional sciences.
Admission
Requirements
To be admitted to the M.S.
in Secondary Science Education Program candidates must meet the following
criteria:
|
'Hold an undergraduate degree in science or science education
with a minimum GPA of3.0 or equivalent, 'Have a
NYS Initial Certificate to teach secondary science. |
Program
of Study
Candidates
admitted to the M.S. in Secondary Science Education Program take 15 credits of
SEYS 701 + level graduate education courses and 15 credits of graduate science
courses in traditional science areas. Nine
of these graduate science credits must be in the candidate’s science content
area of initial certification. In
addition, candidates must file a Program of Study Form, which must be
up-dated each academic year of matriculation
M.S
Courses in Secondary Education
|
Course
Number |
Title |
Credits |
|
Select
one from: |
Educational
Foundations |
3 |
|
SEYS701 |
A History of Ideas in
Education The History of Education in the United
States Philosophies
of Education The
Philosophy of Teaching School
and Society Introduction
to Comparative Education Major
issues in Education The
Education of Immigrant’s Children in the United States |
|
|
Select
one from: |
Educational
Psychology |
3 |
|
SEYS 710 SEYS 717 SEYS
718 SEYS 719 SEYS 738 SEYS 768 |
The Psychology of
Adolescents Learning Theory in
Education Classroom Management Understanding Group
Behavior and Cultural Differences in Schools Measurement and
Evaluation in Education. |
|
|
Select
one from: |
Curriculum
& Methods Courses in Science Education |
3 |
|
SEYS 753 SEYS 754 |
Computer
Applications in Science Education Curriculum Innovations in Science Education
Workshop: Enhancing Enquiry in Science Instruction |
|
|
|
Educational
Research |
3 |
|
Research
in Science Education [I] (*** Fall
ONLY ***) Research
in Science Education [II] (*** Spring ONLY ***) |
M.S. Courses in
Science
This
refers to graduate course work in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science (Geology)
and/or Physics undertaken by a candidate to fulfill his/her science content
requirement. Candidates in the M.S. in Secondary Science Education must satisfy
science content requirements that are determined with the science department adviser. Science content requirement refers to
graduate science course work that a candidate undertakes in his/her field
of certification. However, with written permission from his/her
science advisor, a candidate may take graduate science coursework outside the
certification area. Where possible, course
work should incorporate understanding of the unifying concepts and processes in
science, scientific processes and inquiry, science and its relationships to
society, science and technology, and the history of science. A total of fifteen
(15) graduate credits must be taken to satisfy the content requirement. Nine of these
graduate science credits must be in the candidate’s science content area of
initial certification.
To remain in the masters program,
candidates are required to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. To obtain a
Permanent/Professional New York State Teacher Certification, candidates must
successfully complete their degree requirements and meet all New York State
regulations for the Permanent/Professional Teaching Certificate (see www.nysed.gov for further information
about Permanent/Professional Certification).
Advisers:
|
Dr. Stephen Farenga (Program Director) (718) 997-5195 Powdermaker Hall, Room 150V |
Dr. Brian Murfin brian.murfin@qc.cuny.edu (718) 997-5066 Powdermaker Hall Room 135C |