Teaching, M.A.T. - Earth Science 7-12

The program course outline and graduation requirements for this catalog year are listed below.  The department website provides an overview of the program, including admission requirements, faculty biographies, learning outcomes, and careers: https://www.southernct.edu/academics/curriculum-and-learning/programs.

This is an educator preparation program in the State of Connecticut with additional admission requirements (see Admissions>>Teacher/Educator Preparation Programs). Candidates recommended for certification must also meet any additional Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) requirements (see Degree Requirements>>Teacher/Educator Preparation Programs) in effect on the date CSDE receives the certification application.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS – 45.5 CREDITS

Required Core (20 Credits)
EDU 593 – Student Teaching
EDU 509 – Student Teaching Seminar 
EDU 571 – English Language Learners
SED 502 – Introduction to Exceptional Learners 
SED 503 – Learning Theory and Development 

Concentration in Earth Science (22.5 Credits)
EDU 508 – Introduction to Education 
EDU 528 – Differentiated Instruction 
EDU 544 – Classroom Management
EDU 588 – Assessment and Research in Education
MAT 508 – Technology for Secondary STEM Education
RDG 500 – Literacy in Content Areas
SCE 572 – Recent Developments in Science Education 
SCE 580 – Science (Secondary School) 

Capstone (3 Credits)
EDU 591 – Special Project in Education