Chemistry (8-12) (M.Ed./ITL)

Core Courses for Initial Licensure (18 Credits)

• EDU 520 - Teaching Strategies Credits: 3 *
• EDU 528 - Disciplinary Literacy and Writing Credits: 3
• EDU 562 - Human Development and Learning Credits: 3
• EDU 564 - Introduction to Exceptionality Credits: 3
• EDU 575 - Classroom Management and Organization Credits: 3
• EDU 584 - Methods and Practice in Secondary Education Credits: 3 *

Practicum (3 Credits)

• EDU 589 - Practicum and Seminar in Content Area Credits: 3 **

Concentration Courses for Professional Licensure (12 credit hours)

(See Arts and Science Course Descriptions) 

Choose 12 credit hours in chemistry. Check with the Graduate Education Office for current course offerings. Content area courses not listed may be designed to meet a student’s interest.

• CHE 601 - The Science of Forensics Credits: 3
• CHE 611 - Quantitative Analysis Credits: 3
• CHE 612 - Instrumental Analysis Credits: 3
• CHE 625 - Nutrition Credits: 3
• CHE 641 - Biochemistry Credits: 3
• CHE 663 - Selected Topics Credits: 3
• CHE 670 - Green Chemistry Credits: 3
• CHE 671 - Environmental Chemistry Credits: 3
• CHE 672 - Natural Medicinal Products Credits: 3
• CHE 673 - Selected Topics Credits: 3
• EDU 630 - Integrating Math, Writing and Technology Credits: 3

Educational Theory Courses for Completion of Master’s Degree (3 Credits)

• EDU 604 - Philosophy, Ethics and Teaching in Schools Credits: 3

Total Program: 36 Credits

* Indicates courses with pre-practicum field component

** For those seeking licensure, please complete the following: 1. Pass appropriate tests for the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure before beginning practicum and 2. Before or during the practicum, take EDU641 Sheltered English Immersion (Required course for MA state licensure, not part of degree program).