Teaching, M.A.T. - Biology 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 - 9 credits
EDU 509 — Student Teaching Seminar - 3 credits
EDU 571 – English Language Learners - 2 credits
SED 502 – Introduction to Exceptional Learners - 3 credits
SED 503 – Learning Theory and Development - 3 credits

Concentration in Biology (22.5 Credits)
EDU 508 – Introduction to Education - 3 credits
EDU 528 – Differentiated Instruction - 3 credits
EDU 544 – Classroom Management - 3 credits
EDU 588 – Assessment and Research in Education - 3 credits
MAT 508 – Technology for Secondary STEM Education - 3 credits
RDG 500 – Literacy in Content Areas 1.5 credits
SCE 490 – Science (Secondary School) - 3 credits
SCE 572 – Recent Developments in Science Education - 3 credits

Capstone (3 Credits)
EDU 591 — Special Project in Education - 3 credits