Mathematics/Science (5-8) (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 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 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 (3)
• BIO 620 - Computational Biomechanics: Modeling & Simulation of Human Movement (3)
• BIO 621 - Molecular Cell Biology (3)
• BIO 630 - Introduction to Marine Science (3)
• BIO 633 - Immunology (3)
• BIO 634 - Cancer Biology (3)
• BIO 635 - Environmental Science (3)
• BIO 640 - The Mathematics of Science (3)
• CHE 637 - Earth and Space (3)
• CHE 640 - Mathematics of Science (3)
• MAT 601 - Mathematics (3)
• MAT 602 - Math and Your Vote (3)
• MAT 605 - Quantitative Reasoning: Mathematics and the Greeks (3)
• MAT 614 - Mathematical Methods I (3)
• MAT 617 - Applied Mathematics and Modeling (3)
• MAT 619 - Statistics (3)
• MAT 621 - Math in the Interactive Classroom (3)
• MAT 623 - Advanced Calculus (3)
• MAT 627 - Investigating Mathematical Concepts (3)
• MAT 635 - Calculus with Precalculus (3)
• MAT 636 - Mathematical Inquiry (3)
• MAT 637 - Number Theory (3)
• MAT 638 - Real Analysis (3)
• MAT 640 - The Mathematics of Science (3)
• PHY 610 - Motor Control and Learning (3)
• PHY 620 - Computational Biomechanics: Modeling and Simulation of Human Movement (3)
• PHY 624 - Astrobiology (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).