Nov 05, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

Physical Sciences, MA


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  

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
  • Three appropriate letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work

Program of Study


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.

Total minimum credits: 30