Master of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Earth Science Education

For general degree requirements, see the College of Education and Health Professions and the General Degree Requirements pages.

Area 1 Foundations Required Hours: 10
EDCI 6226 Instructional Applications
EDCI 6227 Foundations of Education: Human Development, Motivation & Learning
EDCI 6228 Special Education
EDCI 6796 Introduction to American Education and Teaching Profession

Area 2 Teaching Field Studies Required Hours: 6
EDSE 6135 Curriculum and Methods in Secondary Science
EDUT 6105 Technology Infusion
EDCI 6456 Middle Grades and Secondary Practicum

Area 3 Professional Practice Required Hours: 8-12
EDCI 6698 Teaching Internship (2 semesters - 6 hrs)
OR
EDCI 6485 Student Teaching (one semester - 10 hrs)

EDUF 6125 Classroom Management

Area 4 Advanced Studies Required Hours: 18
EDCI 6158 Trends and Issues in Middle and Sec Education
EDCI 6255 Teacher Inquiry and Investigation
EDUF 6116 Research Methods
EDSE 6136 Earth Systems Science for Teachers Grades 6-12
GEOL 5255G Environmental Geology
GEOL 5555G Selected Topics in Geology

Total Required Hours: 44-48

Note: A minimum of 25 semester hours of approve science coursework is required for admission to the MAT program. Additional hours (3-15) of science coursework may be required depending on content background. Prospective students who do not have a degree in science must request a transcript evaluation and meet with the program coordinator to determine content courses needed for certification. Teacher candidates must demonstrate proficiency in the areas of core and advanced principles in a science content area, laboratory experimentation and methods, and related science area competencies.