Master of Education in Science and Math for Teachers Degree Requirements
A total of 36 hours will be required for completion of the program, with at least 27 earned at The Graduate School of the College of Charleston. Courses must be selected from the following four categories:
- Fundamental Education Curriculum (9 semester hours)
- Fundamental Science and Mathematics Curriculum (at least 14 semester hours)
- Integrated Science Courses (at least 6 semester hours)
- Capstone Experiences which include a Capstone Proposal Course (at least 7 semester hours) including at least one formal presentation
75 hours of field experience
Fundamental Education Curriculum (9 Semester Hours)
Learning Cognition and Motivation (3) |
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Educational Research (3) |
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Nature of Science, Mathematics, and Science/Mathematics Education (3) |
Fundamental Science and Mathematics Curriculum
(At least 14 semester hours: a minimum of one mathematics course and two science courses must be taken in this category.) Courses may be selected from:
Elementary Science Instruction (3) |
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Introduction to Problem Solving (3) |
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Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3) |
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Geometry for Elementary and Middle School Teachers (4)* |
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Applications Across the Mathematics Curriculum with Technology (3) |
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Applications of Calculus for Teachers (4) |
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Earth Science for Teachers (4) |
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Space Science for Teachers (4)* |
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Topics in Botany for Teachers (4) |
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Topics in Zoology for Teachers (4) |
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Fundamentals of Physical Science (4) |
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Atomic Theory of Matter from Lucretius to Quarks (3) |
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Applications of Physics for Teachers: How Things Work (3) |
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Special Topics in Science or Mathematics for Teachers (1- 4) |
Integrated Science Curriculum
(At least 6 semester hours.)
Earth Systems Science (3) |
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Energy Production and Resource Management (3) |
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Applications Across the Mathematics Curriculum with Technology (3)* |
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Space Science for Teachers (4)* |
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Genetics and Molecular Biology for Teachers (3) |
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Physics of Force and Motion for Teachers (3) |
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Determination of the Structure of Matter (3) |
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Special Topics in Science or Mathematics for Teachers – if designated as integrated science (1 – 4) |
Capstone Experiences
(At least 7 semester hours.)
Curriculum, Policy and Systems in Science & Math (3) |
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Independent Study (1-6) |
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SMFT 690 |
Capstone Project Development (1) Additional Science & Math content courses (3) |
*SMFT 516 and SMFT 524 can be applied to satisfy the required credit hours for either the Fundamental Science and Mathematics Curriculum or the Integrated Science Curriculum - not both.
