Mathematics/Science (5-8) (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 583 - Methods and Practice in Middle School 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 Mathematics and Science. 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 610 - Motor Control and Learning Credits: 3
• BIO 620 - Computational Biomechanics: Modeling of Musculoskeletal Systems Credits: 3
• BIO 621 - Molecular Cell Biology Credits: 3
• BIO 630 - Introduction to Marine Science Credits: 3
• BIO 633 - Immunology Credits: 3
• BIO 635 - Environmental Science Credits: 3
• BIO 640 - The Mathematics of Science Credits: 3
• CHE 637 - Earth and Space Credits: 3
• CHE 640 - Mathematics of Science Credits: 3
• MAT 601 - Mathematics Credits: 3
• MAT 602 - Math and Your Vote Credits: 3
• MAT 605 - Quantitative Reasoning: Mathematics and the Greeks Credits: 3
• MAT 614 - Mathematical Methods I Credits: 3
• MAT 617 - Applied Mathematics and Modeling Credits: 3
• MAT 619 - Statistics Credits: 3
• MAT 620 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3
• MAT 621 - Modeling Mathematics Credits: 3
• MAT 623 - Advanced Calculus Credits: 3
• MAT 627 - Investigating Mathematical Concepts Credits: 3
• MAT 635 - Calculus with Precalculus Credits: 3
• MAT 636 - Mathematical Inquiry Credits: 3
• MAT 637 - Number Theory Credits: 3
• MAT 638 - Real Analysis Credits: 3
• MAT 640 - The Mathematics of Science Credits: 3
• MAT 673 - Selected Topics Credits: 3
• PHY 610 - Motor Control and Learning Credits: 3
• PHY 620 - Computational Biomechanics: Modeling of Musculoskeletal Systems Credits: 3
• PHY 624 - Astronomy Credits: 3

Educational Theory Course 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 2. Before or during the practicum, take EDU 641 Sheltered English Immersion (required course for MA state licensure, not part of degree program).