Middle School General Science, Master of Arts in Teaching

Program Objectives

This 36-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
  CHE 701
   
• PHS101A or equivalent: Prerequisite for
  PHS 701
   
• Biology course with lab: Prerequisite for
  BIO 715
   
• GLS100: Prerequisite for
  GLS 760