Mar 28, 2024  
2014-15 School of Graduate Studies Catalog 
    
2014-15 School of Graduate Studies Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Middle School General Science, Master of Arts in Teaching


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Program Objectives

This 39-credit program is designed for those wishing to prepare for initial licensure as a teacher in interdisciplinary general science, Grades 5-8, or seeking to enhance their knowledge of science or science teaching. Salem State University only endorses students in this program for the initial license in general science. However, experienced teachers who otherwise meet the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education criteria for professional licensure may elect to use this degree program to apply on their own to the MDESE for professional license.

Additional Program Requirements

All graduate science courses have undergraduate prerequisites that must be met before registering. Prerequisites do not have to be taken for admission, but must be completed when required. Additionally, students must complete Adolescent Psychology or its equivalent prior to the Practicum. All prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or higher at an accredited institution of higher education. To ensure that all requirements are appropriately met, any prerequisite not listed below or taken at another institution must be pre-approved by the Program Coordinator.

  • CHE124 or equivalent: Prerequisite for  
  • PHS101A or equivalent: Prerequisite for  
  • Biology course with lab: Prerequisite for  
  • GLS100: Prerequisite for  

 

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