General Science (5-8) (M.Ed./ITL)

Core Courses for Initial Licensure (5-8)

• 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 583 - Methods and Practice in Middle School 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 General 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 601 - The Science of Forensics (3)
• BIO 602 - Crops and Society (3)
• BIO 604 - Conservation Biology (3)
• BIO 610 - Motor Control and Learning (3)
• BIO 620 - Computational Biomechanics: Modeling & Simulation of Human Movement (3)
• BIO 625 - Nutrition (3)
• BIO 630 - Introduction to Marine Science (3)
• BIO 635 - Environmental Science (3)
• BIO 637 - Earth and Space (3)
• BIO 640 - The Mathematics of Science (3)
• BIO 641 - Biochemistry (3)
• BIO 644 - Landscape Ecology and GIS (3)
• CHE 601 - The Science of Forensics (3)
• CHE 611 - Principles of Quantitative Analysis (3)
• CHE 612 - Instrumental Analysis (3)
• CHE 615 - Organic Chemistry (3)
• CHE 625 - Nutrition (3)
• CHE 637 - Earth and Space (3)
• CHE 640 - Mathematics of Science (3)
• CHE 641 - Biochemistry (3)
• CHE 671 - Environmental Chemistry (3)
• CHE 672 - Natural Medicinal Products (3)
• EDU 630 - Integrating Math, Writing and Technology (3)
• PHY 603 - General Physical Science (3)
• PHY 610 - Motor Control and Learning (3)
• PHY 614 - Mathematical Methods I (3)
• PHY 615 - Statics (3)
• PHY 620 - Computational Biomechanics: Modeling and Simulation of Human Movement (3)
• PHY 624 - Astrobiology (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)

Educational Theory Course 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).