M.A.T. Science Education at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The M.A.T. in Science Education prepares students to teach science at middle or high school level, with concentrations in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. It is a state-approved certification programme accredited by CAEP, with embedded Reading and ESOL endorsements for students who pass all portions of the Florida Teacher Certification Exam.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Teaching and Learning | Duration: 30 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

The 30 credit hours comprise a 12-credit shared core (Teaching the Adolescent Learner, Secondary Classroom Management, Disciplinary Literacies and Reading, Teaching English Learners), 15 credits of science education courses (practicum, methods, teaching biology and chemistry, teaching physical and earth science, current trends) and a concentration with a final internship (minimum 3 credits for practising full-time teachers, otherwise 6). A written narrative comprehensive exam is required.

Career pathways

Middle and high school science teacher in biology, chemistry or physics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Science Education M.A.T.: at least 18-21 credit hours of college-level science in the chosen concentration (or a passing Florida Subject Area Exam score in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Earth and Space Science for partial or full consideration of the prerequisite coursework). Candidates should hold a degree in a science discipline taught in middle or high school or a closely related field. International applicants need a social security number for practica or internships. Applicants must also meet University of South Florida graduate admission and English proficiency requirements.

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.

Master's and Educational Specialist admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for master's and Educational Specialist programmes: June 1 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration; priority applications receive maximum consideration and later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The nonrefundable graduate degree-seeking application fee is $30, paid through the Online Graduate Application site; international applicants may pay by electronic fund transfer from international banks. Test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.) are required only if the programme requires them.

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