Master of Arts in Teaching
Secondary Earth Science Education

Area 1 Foundations Required Hrs: (10 hours)
EDCI 6796 Introduction to American Education and the Teaching Profession (3)
EDCI 6226 Instructional Applications (2)
EDCI 6227 Human Development, Motivation, and Learning (2)
EDCI 6228 Special Education (3)

Area 2 Teaching Field Studies Required Hrs: (8 hours)
EDSE 6135 Curriculum and Methods in Secondary Science (3)
EDUT 6105 Technology Infusion (3)
EDCI 6355 Middle Grades and Secondary Practicum (2)

Area 3 Professional Practice Required Hrs: (8-12 hours)
EDCI 6698 Teaching Internship (2 semesters - 6 hrs.)
OR
EDCI 6485 Student Teaching (one semester - 10 hrs.)

EDUF 6125 Classroom Management (2)

Area 4 Advanced Studies Required Hrs: (17 hours)
EDCI 6158 Trends and Issues in Middle and Sec Education (2)
EDCI 6255 Teacher Inquiry and Investigation (2)
EDUF 6116 Research Methods (3)
EDSE 6136 (new course) (3)
GEOL 5255G Environmental Geology (4)
GEOL 5555G Selected Topics in Geology (3)

Total Hours Required: 43-47

Note: A minimum of 25 semester hours of approved science coursework is required for admission to the MAT program. Additional hours (3-15) of science coursework may be required depending on content background. Prospective students who do not have a degree in science must request a transcript evaluation and meet with the program coordinator to determine content courses needed for certification. Teacher candidates must demonstrate proficiency in the areas of core and advanced principles in a science content area, laboratory experimentation and methods, and related science area competencies.