2014-2015
University of South Alabama – College of Education
Master of Education – M.Ed.
CLASS A CERTIFICATE – SECONDARY GENERAL SCIENCE 6-12
Student Name _______________________________ _______
Jag Number ____________________________________
Advisor ___________________________________________
Date Admitted to Program ________________________
MINIMUM GRADUATE HOURS REQUIRED: 30
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SED 552
SED 564
II.
EDF 515
EPY 502
SED 567
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High School Curriculum
Trends and Practices in Teaching Science
Nature & Needs of Exceptional Child & Youth
(REQUIRED IF NOT PREVIOUSLY TAKEN)
Multicultural Education
Psychological Principles of Learning
Multicultural Experience in Secondary Schools
Educational Research and Evaluation
Graduate Research Seminar
(This course is an end-of program course. Do not schedule
this course until you are within two semesters of
graduation.)
Technology and Media (3 Hours)
EDM 510
V.
Grade
Research and Evaluation (6 Hours)
IDE 510
SED 560
IV.
Semester
Educational Foundations (3 Hours)
*If a survey course in Special Education was previously taken at the undergraduate
or graduate level, one of the other three courses may be taken in lieu of SPE 500.
SPE 500*
III.
Hours
Curriculum and Teaching (6 Hours)
Microcomputing Systems
Teaching Field-General Science (12 Hours)
Requires course work from at least two of these areas: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics. All course work must be
500 level.
BLY 585
Evolutionary Biology (Spring Semester Only)
CH 515
Environmental Toxicology
Approved General Science Electives:
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Revised 08/11/15
Master of Education Traditional Class A Teaching Fields: Admission
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Sufficient courses in the major area to qualify for graduate study in the involved discipline.
An appropriate advanced degree may be used in lieu of other requirements for Regular Standing.
A completed application for admission to the Graduate School.
Official test scores must be sent by the agency to Office of the Registrar. All Master of Education programs require the GRE
including the Analytical writing section except Health, Physical Education, Special Education, and Non Certification
Educational Leadership. Health, Physical Education, Special Education, and Non Certification Educational Leadership will
accept the GRE or MAT. The traditional masters programs for Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education may
accept a passing score on the appropriate Praxis II exam. Some fully online programs may accept the National Higher
Education Entrance Exam for China (GAOKAO) for international students (Chinese) completing the fully online program.
Official transcripts from all institutions attended.
A copy of a valid Alabama Teaching Certificate in the appropriate teaching field or instructional support area if entering a
certification program.
Submission of resume with chronology of professional employment.
Two letters of recommendation, preferably from outside the academic department, attesting to the prospective student's
scholarship and/or professional abilities.
Two page narrative on the prospective student's career goals and purpose for graduate study.
See departments for any other or more specific requirements.
Keep a copy of this program checklist and maintain it. You must complete all program requirements for graduation and teacher
certification. Course substitutions are not permitted. Also, note course prerequisites and follow them. You will be withdrawn from
a course if you do not meet the stated prerequisites.
Teaching field courses must be consistent with your area of certification. Your advisor must approve your choices for this
requirement.
You must take a comprehensive end-of-program examination during the semester in which you complete your degree requirements.
Application forms can be obtained from Student Services, UCOM 3020, HPE 1016 or online at
http://www.southalabama.edu/coe/forms/compsapp.pdf . Watch for posted deadlines for each semester.
http://www.southalabama.edu/coe/forms/deadlinetstdates.pdf
Graduation deadlines are posted on bulletin boards in UCOM hallways and are listed in class schedules and the University Bulletin.
Application forms are available in the Office of the Registrar. http://www.southalabama.edu/registrar/gradmenu.htm .
Class ‘A’ teaching certificate applications are available in the Student Services Office, UCOM 3020,
Confer with your assigned advisor when you have questions concerning your program. Remember that advisors give advice; they
are not responsible for your program.
4-21-2014