2008-2009 Graduate Catalog 
    
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2008-2009 Graduate Catalog [Archived]

Science Education (with thesis) for Licensed Teachers M.S.


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(32 semester hours minimum)

This program is designed for individuals who have completed a teacher preparation program; it does not lead to an initial teaching license.

Research:


Candidates for the M.S. degree with a thesis must complete 6 hours of 699 in an area approved by the faculty advisor.

Major:


Complete a minimum of 17 hours of science credit as approved by the departmental advisor, who will plan each individual program in consultation with the student. Particular attention will be given to teacher licensure requirements, to courses dealing with the teaching of science, and to the strengths and weaknesses in the student’s science background. Normally, 6 hours in the major (primary) area and 9 hours in the minor (supporting) area are required.

Professional Education:


Choose one of the following:

Electives:


0-3 hours of directed electives for completion of the required minimum semester hours for the M.S. degree.

Culminating Experience:


Successful thesis defense conducted by the candidate’s thesis committee.

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