Biology, Master of Arts in Teaching

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Program Objectives

The Master of Arts in Teaching - Biology, a thirty-six to thirty-eight (36-38) credit hour program which is to be completed within a six (6) year period, is available for either Liberal Arts graduates who wish to begin preparation for teaching Biology at the secondary level or practicing teachers who desire to expand their understanding of the educational process while increasing their formal education in Biology.

Additional Admissions Requirements

Preliminary licensure as a teacher of Biology (including a passing score on the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL), both the communications/literacy portion and the subject area portion appropriate for this program) in addition to other requirements. Students with no teacher preparation coursework or who do not possess a bachelor’s degree in the major should consult with the program coordinator.

Coursework in adolescent psychology

Program Requirements

The Graduate School is currently revising this program to bring it into alignment with the new Massachusetts licensure regulations. The following information in will serve only as general guidelines. Upon acceptance into the program, you will complete a tentative Plan of Study in consultation with the program coordinator. You must request that any transfer credits be considered at this time. PLEASE NOTE THAT NO MORE THAN THREE COURSES TAKEN AT SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY BEFORE ADMISSION CAN BE COUNTED TOWARDS THIS PROGRAM. You should meet regularly with the program coordinator to discuss your progress and revise your plan of study as needed.

Course Requirements

Education Core

Biology Core

Biology electives selected in consultation with the program coordinator 15-16 Credit(s)

Research, Biology OR Education Discipline

Clinical Experience*

EDU 965 - Clinical Experience Secondary

Total Credits: 36-38

Additional Information and Notes

*Candidates with professional licensure (or not seeking it) replace the Clinical Experience requirement with a six (6) credit capstone experience planned with the program coordinator and approved by the Graduate Dean.