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

Core Courses for Initial Licensure (18 Credits)

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

Practicum (3 Credits)

• EDU 589 - Practicum and Seminar in Content Area (3) **

Concentration Courses for Professional Licensure (12 Credits)

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 (3)
• PHY 603 - General Physical Science (3)
• PHY 614 - Mathematical Methods I (3)
• PHY 615 - Statics (3)
• PHY 620 - Computational Biomechanics: Modeling and Simulation of Human Movement (3)
• PHY 625 - Electronic Circuits (3)
• PHY 628 - Physics and Engineering of Materials (3)
• PHY 636 - Modern Physics (3)
• PHY 639 - Electric and Magnetic Fields (3)
• PHY 663 - Selected Topics (3)
• PHY 673 - Selected Topics (3)
• PHY 677 - Optics (3)

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

• EDU 604 - Philosophy, Ethics and Teaching in Schools (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).