Master of Science in Secondary Education in Science

Master of Science in Secondary Education in Science is a Masters program taught at Alcorn State University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (6 years) options.

The Master of Science in Secondary Education (MSEd) offers an endorsement in Science within secondary education. The Science endorsement prepares students for certification in a combination of physical and biological sciences, or students may choose a heavy emphasis in the physical science area. Learning outcomes focus on acquiring basic and broad knowledge of the physical sciences for a career in secondary education.

The curriculum requires 33 credit hours of coursework and passing required exit exams for degree completion. Students complete 12 hours of required core credits, 15 hours of required course credits, and 6 hours of electives. Degree completion also includes passing a Core Examination and an Area Examination to exit. Students must complete a minimum of 27 credit hours of graduate instruction in residence at Alcorn State University.

Modules

• ED 512 Foundations of American Education
• ED 514 Methods of Educational Research
• ED 533 Curriculum Development
• PH 513 Advanced Educational Psychology
• GS 500 Science and the Environment
• GS 503 Earth and Space Science
• GS 506 Astronomy
• GS 511 Nuclear Science
• GS 585 Methods of Teaching Science
• BI 547 Field Biology and Ecology
• CH 580 Advanced Biochemistry
• CH 585 Principles of Chemistry for Teachers

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Science in Secondary Education in Science at Alcorn State University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Alcorn State University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Alcorn State University as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Science in Secondary Education in Science.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Students applying for entrance to the Master Science in Secondary Education in Science are required to submit an application for admission, Apply Online (www.alcorn.edu/academics/graduate-studies).

• Educator License: A Standard Educator License in a teaching area is required for admission to programs in the Master of Science in Secondary Education with the exception of certificate programs.
• two letters of recommendation
• official transcript from an accredited school (if a student has attended more than one school, transcripts must be submitted from all schools attended). At least one transcript must document the student has a bachelor’s degree.
• Immunization record
• Decisions are made only after receipt of all credentials by the Department of Chemistry and Physics admission committee. The department uses an admission formula to accept students. The entire application packet, including all supporting materials, must be submitted to the Graduate School.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.alcorn.edu/academics/graduate-studies/program-descriptions/master-of-science-in-secondary-education-in-science

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