Chemistry, M.S., Concentration in Chemistry Education with Teacher Certification at Georgia State University

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Chemistry with a concentration in Chemistry Education and teaching certification is designed to prepare students for the growing need for chemistry teachers in middle and high schools, particularly in the Atlanta Metro Area. Students in this program will take courses in chemistry and education to deepen and expand their content knowledge and enhance their teaching skills and pedagogical content knowledge.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences | Duration: The program can be completed in two years. | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Students may enter the program in Fall or Spring semester. Fall: June 1 Spring: November 1 Summer: Does not admit | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

18 hours of graduate level Chemistry coursework. 21 hours of Education coursework and practica. Each student is required to develop a digital dossier throughout the program, which documents his/her growth and learning. Portfolios will be evaluated in the fall (midpoint) and spring (final) of the cohort program sequence. To be approved for certification, the student must earn a passing score on all required elements of the portfolio. Foreign Language or Research Skill. Research skill coursework may include (but is not limited to) nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, molecular modeling, computer language, technical writing, statistics or electronics.

Career pathways

Chemistry Education with Teacher Certification Concentration Careers in STEM are the fastest growing occupations in United States, creating a strong need for chemistry teachers. This program prepares students to teach chemistry at the middle and high school level, allowing graduates to meet the requirements for teaching certification in the State of Georgia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A baccalaureate degree in Chemistry or a related field from an accredited college or university. Undergraduate academic transcript. 3.00 GPA minimum on all undergraduate work attempted in which letter grades were awarded A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 80 or higher for International Applicants unless exempt (See FAQs linked below for information about exemptions) Written responses to five short-essay prompts that appear in the application. At least two letters of recommendation from people familiar with the student’s work and background. Passing score on GACE Program Admission Assessment or qualify for exemption (i.e. GRE, SAT, ACT) Applicants will need to complete the Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment to meet certification requirements in Georgia. For more information and how to register, visit Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Students may enter the program in Fall or Spring semester. Fall: June 1 Spring: November 1 Summer: D

Duration: The program can be completed in two years.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.gsu.edu/future/admissions/

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