Physics (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 Credits)

(See Arts and Science Course Descriptions) 

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

• EDU 630 - Integrating Math, Writing and Technology Credits: 3
• PHY 603 - General Physical Science Credits: 3
• PHY 614 - Mathematical Methods I Credits: 3
• PHY 615 - Statics Credits: 3
• PHY 620 - Computational Biomechanics: Modeling of Musculoskeletal Systems Credits: 3
• PHY 625 - Electronic Circuits Credits: 3
• PHY 628 - Physics and Engineering of Materials Credits: 3
• PHY 636 - Modern Physics Credits: 3
• PHY 639 - Electric and Magnetic Fields Credits: 3
• PHY 663 - Selected Topics Credits: 3
• PHY 673 - Selected Topics Credits: 3
• PHY 677 - Optics 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).