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2010 School of Graduate Studies Catalog 
    
2010 School of Graduate Studies Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Middle School General Science, Master of Arts in Teaching


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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 College 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 Admissions Requirements

Completion of the following undergraduate courses, with a grade of C or higher, at an accredited institution of higher education: CHE124 or equivalent, PHS101A or equivalent, adolescent psychology or its equivalent. one Biology course with a laboratory component, and one Geological Sciences course with a laboratory component.

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