Biology (5-8)/Biology (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

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• EDU 583 - Methods and Practice in Middle School Education Credits: 3 * or
• EDU 584 - Methods and Practice in Secondary Education Credits: 3 *

Practicum (3 Credits)

• EDU 589 - Practicum and Seminar Credits: 3 **

Concentration Courses for Professional Licensure (12 Credits)

(See Arts and Science Course Descriptions) 

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

• BIO 604 - Conservation Biology Credits: 3
• BIO 621 - Molecular Cell Biology Credits: 3
• BIO 625 - Nutrition Credits: 3
• BIO 630 - Introduction to Marine Science Credits: 3
• BIO 635 - Environmental Science Credits: 3
• BIO 637 - Earth and Space Credits: 3
• BIO 640 - Landscape Ecology and GIS Credits: 3
• BIO 641 - Biochemistry Credits: 3
• BIO 663 - Selected Topics Credits: 3
• BIO 673 - Selected Topics Credits: 3
• EDU 630 - Integrating Math, Writing and Technology Credits: 3
• KIN 610 - Motor Control and Learning Credits: 3
• KIN 620 - Modeling and Simulation of Human Movement 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 credit hours

* 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. During the practicum, take EDU641 Sheltered English Immersion (Required course for MA state licensure, not part of degree program).