Degrees for Education

To be considered for admission into the Master of Arts in Teaching program, the student must submit the following:

Prerequisite course work in content area
Two college level Mathematics courses
One college level English Composition course
One college level English/American Literature course
One introductory Psychology Course
B.A. or B.S. in English, General Science, Math, History, Chemistry or Biology
3.0 undergraduate G.P.A
Two letters of recommendation
Praxis I and Praxis II (take prior to formal admission)
Official application
Current resume
Current Act 34 Criminal Record and Act 151 Child Abuse Record Clearances
Act 114 Federal Criminal History Record Clearance
Current negative TB Test results

The Five Year Bachelors + Masters Degree Program in Secondary Education

Be part of an innovative new program
Mercyhurst students who wish to prepare for a career in secondary education can now earn both a Bachelors degree in a “subject area” as well as a Masters of Science degree in Secondary Education in a total of five years!

Students complete their undergraduate degree in biology, chemistry, earth science, math, English or social studies, and then enroll directly in the graduate Secondary Education program. At the end of the graduate program, the student earns a Masters of Science degree and meets the requirements for secondary teacher certification in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Get the skills you need for success
The urban-based graduate program focuses on the theory, research and practice of teaching - as both an art and a science. Courses include critical teaching strategies classroom management, assessment and instructional planning, and subject area teaching methods. All students complete both student teaching and a directed urban field experience.

Save valuable time and money
The Five Year Bachelors & Masters Degree Program in Secondary Education saves the student both time and money. Since the master’s degree in only one year instead of the usual two years, students save an entire year’s worth a tuition costs and can enter the job market a year sooner! Plus, students are charged the special Mercyhurst Alumni tuition rate for their fifth year - 20% less than the regular graduate tuition at Mercyhurst.

How it works
You will meet with an advisor from the Education Department during your junior year, and will typically make a formal application to the graduate program early in the fall of your senior year. You will complete selected education classes as electives during your senior year and complete the PRAXIS teaching exams. You will then enroll in graduate courses starting in the summer following your senior year.

You may, of course, change your plans at any time during your undergraduate program. There is no obligation to pursue the graduate degree or teacher certification.

Choose a career that allows you to make a difference in the world! The Technology and Engineering Education Major at Indiana State University prepares individuals to teach technology and engineering education at the secondary level. Technology and engineering education is a hands-on interdisciplinary subject matter which integrates technology, innovation, design, and engineering with other academic areas such as science, math, and English through problem-solving, critical thinking, and hands-on activities/projects. Upon graduation from the Technology and Engineering Education Major, students will receive a Bachelor of Science Degree and an Indiana teaching license to teach Engineering and Technology Education at the middle and high school levels.

Grades 1–6 ♦ Master of Science Degree

This is a program of study for candidates who have a liberal arts degree, but who do not meet the New York State requirements for Initial Certification in Childhood Education. Students who wish to add certification to teach English, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, or social studies for grades 5-9 may do so by taking additional courses.

In addition, students must meet the following requirements (which may be satisfied at either the graduate or undergraduate level):
6 credits in each of the following areas: English, science, math, history; and
one year of college level study in a language other than English; and
one course in the fine arts.

Welcome to the School of Teacher Education and Leadership!

Our School, founded in Spring 2006, is part of the Radford University College of Education and Human Development and we are becoming nationally renowned for preparing responsive and engaged professionals who teach, lead and serve.

We feature strong partnerships with public schools and our diverse programs prepare teachers and administrators to serve children from birth through grade 12. Our candidates become highly skilled and participate in practical experiences in their fields of study. Our faculty feature expertise and research agendas in areas such as high impact teaching strategies, cultural responsiveness, instructional technology, and interdisciplinary teaching. Our education programs in early childhood /early childhood special education, elementary, middle, special education, educational leadership, reading, science, math and social studies allow us to match our resources to needs of school districts and to model research-based practices.

General Degree Requirements
To be awarded the MS degree in Mathematics or Science Education, a student must have completed 36 credit hours of coursework inclusive of the Master’s project. A maximum of 12 semester hours of graduate work taken prior to admission to these programs, may be transferred from another accredited institution.
All students are expected to maintain high standards of scholarship throughout the duration of the programs. Students whose cumulative grade point average falls below 2.6 at the end of any semester will be placed on academic probation. A grade point average of 3.0 or above must be maintained in order for a student to continue to receive financial aid. Grades of “C” may not count for more that 20 percent of total credit hours applied towards degree requirements.
The course work component of the program is designed to be completed in 5 semesters inclusive of 1 summer. Students are expected to complete a minimum of 6 credit hours in the summer.
All candidates are expected to complete either a Master’s project OR a Master’s thesis. (Details of the project and thesis are provided in a subsequent section of this handbook). Students must consult with their advisors on all aspects of the planning and implementation of the project or thesis).
All degree requirements must be completed within a maximum of five years of admission to the program.

Residency Requirements
Graduate School residency requirements apply.
PROGRAM OF STUDY

The 36 credit hours include a core of 30 credit hours of course work and ONE 6 credit hour option.CORE Credit hours
Foundations of Education 3
Classroom Research Methods 6
Science/ Mathematics Pedagogy 9

Science/ Math Content and Science/ Math Pedagogical Content Knowledge 12
OPTION A
Practicum 3
Master’s Project 3
OPTION B
Master’s Thesis 6

CURRICULUM

SCIENCE ELECTIVESBIOL 521 Bioecology - Three Hours; 3 Credits
BIOL 522 Modern Research Techniques - Three Hours; 3 Credits
BIOL 523
Seminar Topics in Modern Biology & Environmental Sciences - Two hours, 2 credits.
BIOL 524 Advance Molecular Genetics - Three Hours; 3 Credits
BIOL 525 Cellular Biology - Three Hours; 3 Credits
BIOL 526 Molecular Biology - Three Hours; 3 Credits
BIOL 527 Microbiology of Emerging Pathogens - Three Hours; 3 Credits
BIOL 528 Immunobiology - Three Hours; 3 Credits
BIOL 536 Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience - Three Hours; 3 Credits
BIOL 540 Computational Biology/ Bioinformatics- Three Hours; 3 Credits
BIOL 601 Molecular Biotechnology - Six Hours; 4 Credits

Others at 500 level or above as they become available including those in the Ph.D. program in Bio - Environmental Science
Chemistry
CHEM 531 Advanced Analytical Chemistry I - Three Hours; 3 Credits
CHEM 532 Advanced Analytical Chemistry II - Three Hours; 3 Credits
CHEM 534 Advanced Analytical Chemistry III - Three Hours; 3 Credits
CHEM 541 Chemical Kinetics - Three Hours; 3 Credits
CHEM 543 Chemical Thermodynamics - Three Hours; 3 Credits
CHEM 551 Advanced Organic Chemistry - Three Hours; 3 Credits
CHEM 552 Organic Synthesis - Three Hours; 3 Credits
CHEM 561 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry - Three Hours; 3 Credits
CHEM 563 Bioinorganic Chemistry - Three Hours; 3 Credits
CHEM 571 Advanced Biochemistry - Three Hours; 3 Credits

* Others at 500 level or above as they become available
Physics
EASC 521 Earth and Planetary Science - Four Hours; 3 Credits
EASC 524 Planetary System Science - Four Hours; 3 Credits
PHYS 500 Mathematical Methods of Physics - Three Hours; 3 Credits
PHYS 521 Quantum Mechanics - Three Hours; 3 Credits
PHYS 522 Molecular and Solid State in Physics - Three Hours; 3 Credits
PHYS 523 Nuclear Physics & Radioactivity - Three Hours; 3 Credits
PHYS 524 Special Relativity & Elementary Particles- Three Hours; 3 Credits
PHYS 525 Computational Physics - Four Hours; 3 Credits
PHYS 526 Biophysics - Four Hours; 3 Credits
PHYS 527 Fundamentals of Acoustics - Four Hours; 3 Credits

* level or above as they become available Others at 500

MATHEMATICS ELECTIVESMATH 501 Set Theory and Related Topics - Three Hours; 3 Credits
MATH 505 Abstract Algebra I - Three Hours; 3 Credits
MATH 506 Abstract Algebra II - Three Hours; 3 Credits
MATH 512 Probability and Statistics - Three Hours; 3 Credits
MATH 517 Foundations of Geometry - Three Hours; 3 Credits
MATH 518 Modern Geometry - Three Hours; 3 Credits
MATH 521 Introduction to Analysis I - Three Hours; 3 Credits
MATH 522 Introduction to Analysis II - Three Hours; 3 Credits
MATH 525 Theory of Numbers - Three Hours; 3 Credits
MATH 527 Introduction to Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable- Three Hours; 3 Credits.
MATH 541 Point Set Topology - Three Hours; 3 Credits
MATH 551 Algorithms and Computations I - Three Hours; 3 Credits
MATH 552 Algorithms and Computations II - Three Hours; 3 Credits
MATH 561 Mathematical Modeling - Three Hours; 3 Credits

DEVELOPMENT
Associate in Applied Science
Major Number: 0254
2008-2009
Semester Completed Grade Hours
FSCD 2233
1212
1311
1312
1333
FSCD
FSCD
FSCD
FSCD
ROSE STATE COLLEGE — DEGREE PLAN
FAMILY SERVICES AND CHILD Student’s Name:
ID Number:
28 Hours
Program
Requirements
Basic Requirement: Must earn
a ‘C’ grade or better in each
course in this section for
graduation.
2611
Curriculum Planning
FSCD 2432 Observing and Assessing Human
Behavior or
PSYC 2432 Observing and Assessing Human
Behavior
Guidance of Young Children
Practicum in FSCD
Date:
Transfer
Course
Accepted
Professional Development in FSCD
Nutrition for Families and CHildren
Health and Safety for Families and Children
Course Substituted
2432
FSCD 2533
FSCD 2572 Family/School/Community Relations
FSCD 2613 Infant and Toddler Programs
FSCD
FSCD 2633 Administration of FSCD Programs
Introduction to FSCD Program Management
General Education Requirements
+Check course descriptions for prerequisites.
General Education Elective
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 62
Math 3 Hours
HPER
American Federal Government
HPER
MATH
1113
Science/Math Elective 3 Hours
POLS
3 Hours
3 Hours
2 Hours
3 Hours
1102
History
Political Science
English 6 Hours ENGL 1113
ENGL 1213
HIST
English Composition I
English Composition II+
HES 2523 Child Growth and Development or
PSYC 2523 Child Growth and Development
HIST 1483 U.S. History to 1877 or
HIST 1493 U.S. History since 1877
SOC
Any math course — 1000 level or higher.
First Aid
At least one course from the following areas:
Psychology, Social Sciences, Foreign
Languages, Fine Arts (Art, Music, Theatre).
Support and Related
Requirements
11 Hours PSYC
SC 633 d st ato o SC og a s
2523

SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
First semester: CDEV 1013, *CDEV 2033, COMP 1521, *ENGL 1053, *PSYC 1813, *SPCH 1553.
Second semester: *CDEV 2163, BSNS 1553, BSNS 2143, *ENGL 1413, Psychology course
Third semester: CDEV 2363, ACCT 1413 or ACCT 1514, BSNS 1603, *Humanities, *Social and Behavioral Science, *Science or *Mathematics course.
Fourth semester: *CDEV 2123, CDEV 2133, *CDEV 2143, BSNS 2113, *BSNS 2213.
Summer session: *CDEV 2403.

Child Development Major - 43 credit hours
Complete all four subrequirements:
1. Child development courses - 24 credit hours
CDEV 1013 Child Growth and Development
*CDEV 2033 Instructional Methods of Early Childhood Education
*CDEV 2163 Discipline/Classroom Management
*CDEV 2363 Administration in Child Care Settings
*CDEV 2123 Child Study and Observation
*CDEV 2133 Health, Nutrition and Safety
*CDEV 2143 Survey of Exceptional Children
*CDEV 2403 Clinical Experience

2. Business courses - 15 credit hours
BSNS 1553 Introduction to Business
BSNS 2143 Human Relations in Business
BSNS 1603 Business Communications
BSNS 2113 Small Business Management
BSNS 2213 Human Resource Management

3. Accounting courses - 3 credit hours
CHOOSE ONE course from the following two options:
ACCT 1413 General Accounting
ACCT 1514 Financial Accounting
4. Computer course - 1 credit hour
COMP 1521 Computer Literacy

Child Development electives - 3 credit hours
CHOOSE ONE course from the following 12 options:
*CDEV 2013 History and Philosophy of Early Childhood Education
*CDEV 2103 School-Aged Programming
*CDEV 2113 Child, Family and Community Relations
*CDEV 2153 Developmentally Appropriate Infant/Toddler Care
*CDEV 2163 Discipline/Classroom Management
*CDEV 2223 Art/Music Activities
*CDEV 2233 Language Acquisition and Development
*CDEV 2243 Science/Math Activities
*CDEV 2253 Motor Development/Physical Activities
*CDEV 2263 Heads Up! Reading
*CDEV 2343 Family Day Care Home Management
*CDEV 2363 Administration in Child Care Settings

General Education - 15 credit hours
Complete both subrequirements:
1. Communications - 9 credit hours
*SPCH 1553 Introductory Speech
In addition, CHOOSE TWO courses from the following five options:
*ENGL 1053 - Communications I
*ENGL 1413 - Fundamentals of Writing
*ENGL 1613 - English I
*ENGL 1623 - English II
BSNS 1603 - Business Communications
2. Psychology - 6 credit hours
PSYC 1013 PSYC 1013 - Practical Psychology or
*PSYC 1813 - Introduction to Psychology
In addition, CHOOSE ONE course with a PSYC prefix.

Program Requirements

Students must:
Have completed 60 or more credits towards a bachelor’s degree.
Complete at least 36 credits of the total liberal arts core.
6 credits of English
6 credits of Mathematics
6 credits of Science
6 credits of Social Science
18 credits of elective course work (9 of which are upper level)
Complete 18 credits from the areas of (English, Science, Math, Social Science), with at least one course in each area. All course work needs to be a grade of “C” or better.
Be in good academic standing with the University.
Pass all three parts of the Praxis I exam.

NOTE: Students who do not meet the above requirements must take enough liberal arts courses in their first semester to meet the requirement. This may add an additional semester to their certification program. Any waivers to this requirement require approval of the Division of Education.

Requirements to Begin Student Teaching
At the time of the student teaching assignment, students must have completed the following requirements:
42 liberal arts* electives to include the following:
6 credits of English**
6 credits of Mathematics**
6 credits of Science**
6 credits of Social Science
18 credits of elective course work (9 of which are upper level)
Professional Education Major.
Cumulative GPA of 2.5.
A minimum grade of “C” in all professional education courses and content area of liberal arts core.
Successful completion of the Praxis I exam.
Successful completion of the Praxis II exam, including PLT.
Work with your mentor teachers while student teaching to finalize your portfolio.

* Liberal Arts include courses in the following areas: Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English, French, Geography, Government, History, Mathematics, Physics, and Political Science.
**A minimum grade of “C” is required.

Course Information

REQUIRED COURSES
Master of Arts Core
ED-775 Seminar in Learning Theory (3)
ED-779 Values in School and Society (3)

Select one of the following groups:
ED-771 Research Methods in Education (3)
and ED-777A Issues in Education (3)
and ED-777B Field-Based Research (3)
MED -798 Project/Thesis Proposal (1)
and MED-799 Project/Thesis-Integrated Mathematics/Science Education (3)

ELECTIVES
Other courses may be substituted with program director approval.
MCE-786* Special Topics (1-3)
MED -710* Integration of Mathematics and Science: Science Connections (2)
MED -711 Reflective Practice: Science Connections (1)
MED -712* Integration of Mathematics and Science: Math Connections (2)
MED -713 Reflective Practice: Math Connections (1)
MED -786* Special Topics (1-3)
MSE-730* Processes and Concepts in Science (Science Festival) (2)
MSE-786* Special Topics (1-3)
MSI -762 Earth Science Concepts (2-3)
MSI -763 Physical Science Concepts (3-4)
MSI -764 Life Science Concepts (2-3)
MSI -786* Special Topics (1-3)
MTH -721 Puzzles and Problem Solving (1-3)
MTH -726 Math Perspectives (1-3)
MTH -743 Arithmetic of Rational Number Systems (3)
MTH -751 Informal Geometry (3)
MTH -753 Concepts of Algebra (3)
MTH -755 Probability and Statistics (Middle School Emphasis) (1-3)
MTH -786* Special Topics (1-3)