Teaching Math/Science with STEM, Master of Education (MEd) - Advanced Concentration
The Advanced Teaching Concentration in Secondary Education Teaching Math/Science is a Master of Education degree for individuals who already possess teacher certification in secondary mathematics or one of the secondary science subject areas. In addition to core requirements, these certified students will concentrate on individual professional development by electing 12 semester hours of course-work from the areas of instructional design, mathematics/science education, technology, special education, or research and statistics.
Advanced Concentration: All applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with an overall GPA of 3.00 or higher from an accredited institution of higher education and provide a copy of their teacher certification.
Degree Completion Process
There are five steps to completing a master’s degree at Slippery Rock University. Students must:
- Obtain unconditional admission status.
- Be approved for degree candidacy (students must successfully complete between 6 and 12 credit hours in a declared program of study).
- Pass appropriate comprehensive examinations.
- Complete research requirements.
- Complete requisite credit hours.
Note: Upon completion of these five steps, the student will be required to apply for graduation before the end of the semester in which he or she wishes to graduate. See the Graduate Catalog for further information.
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Curriculum Guide
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pedagogy | ||
| SEFE 630 | Advanced Pedagogy for Teacher | 3 |
| SEFE 647 | Technology-Based Inquiry in Middle & Secondary Schools | 3 |
| SEFE 678 | Practicum in Secondary Mathematics/Science | 3 |
| Educational Measurement | ||
| SEFE 671 | Measurement, Testing, and Assessment | 3 |
| Educational Foundations | ||
| SEFE 680 | Crucial Issues in Education | 3 |
| Research And Statistics | ||
| SEFE 602 | Univariate Statistical Methods | 3 |
| Select six credits of the following: | 6 | |
| Research Methods for Teacher | ||
| Elements of Qualitative Educational Research | ||
| Elements of Quantitative Educational Research | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select 12 credits of the following: | 12 | |
| The Theories and Teaching of English Language Learners | ||
| Strategic Leadership | ||
| Organizational Leadership | ||
| Advanced Studies in Learning Disabilities | ||
| Instructional Strategies for Learning and Behavioral Problems | ||
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
Major Code: 9254