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Dec 11, 2024
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Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG] See drop-down menu above to access other catalogs.
Physical Sciences, MA
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Department: Physics
The MA in Physical Sciences degree was developed for high school and middle school subject area teachers who have an initial license in chemistry, earth science, general science or physics and are seeking a professional license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This MA program is defined to meet the “appropriate master’s degree” requirement, which is part of the criteria for professional stage licensure, as set forth in the most recent Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education licensure regulations.
Students should consult the Graduate Academic Policies and Procedures section of this catalog for information regarding program policy and procedures.
For current information concerning program requirements, consult the Department of Physics, Photonics and Optical Engineering section of this catalog.
Learning Outcomes
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Admission Requirements
- A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 based upon four years of work or a 3.0 undergraduate GPA based upon work completed during the junior and senior years
- An initial teaching license
- Three appropriate letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
Pedagogical Content Knowledge and Inclusive Teaching (12 credits)
Advanced Content Knowledge (12 credits)
Complete 12 credits in electives, selected from the following. May also substitute a CHEM, GEOL or PHYS course approved for graduate credit not listed below.
Education Framework (6 credits)
Complete six credits, selected from the following:
Total minimum credits: 30
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