Science Education, M.A.T. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

Science educators are responsible for teaching learners intellectual skills and knowledge and scientific literacy across the fields of science, biology, chemistry, physics and earth/space science. Our urban communities need highly skilled, compassionate and advocacy-oriented science teachers whose content knowledge and instructional practice honor students’ diversity and promote equity.

Faculty: College of Education & Human Development | Department: Middle and Secondary Education | Duration: Minimum of 36 semester hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Program of Study Master of Arts in Teaching in Science Education Professional Studies (9) Select one (3): EPRS 7900 Methods of Research in Education (3) EPRS 7910 Action Research (3) Select one (3): EPSF 7100 Critical Pedagogy (3) EPSF 7110 Multicultural Education (3) EPSF 7120 Social and Cultural Foundations of Education (3) Required (3): EPY 7080 The Psychology of Learning and Learners (3) Teaching Field/Major (18) Required (9): EDCI 6600 Introduction to Secondary Teaching (3) EDSC 6550 Principles of Science Instruction (3) EDSC 7550 Theory and Pedagogy of Science Instruction (3) Select Advanced Studies (9) In consultation with their advisory committee, the students select coursework...

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Application information

Entry requirements

Select concentration in: Biology Broad-Field Science Chemistry Earth/Space Science Physics When applying to the Science Education, M.A.T. program, you will need to submit several documents for review. Online Application Application Fee of $50 Goals Statement (upload with the application) Resume (upload with the application) Two Letters of Recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application) Official Transcript: Minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission. Submit official transcripts with earned bachelor’s degree and master’s degree either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302. To meet certification requirements in Georgia, you will also need to complete the Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment prior to program admission. Visit Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment for information and how to register for the 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.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

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

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