Teacher Education (MAT) - Science Education-Chemistry
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2024-07-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Teacher Education MAT, Science Education - Chemistry program prepares non-education majors and previously certified teachers to teach Chemistry in grades 6-12. The program comprises 39 credit hours, including core courses, methods courses, electives, an internship, and a culminating experience. Students are required to maintain a 3.0 GPA, pass subject area examinations, and demonstrate proficiency in Florida Educator Accomplished Practices.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Teacher Education MAT, Science Education - Chemistry program is a state-approved initial teacher preparation program for students seeking certification to teach Chemistry in grades 6-12. This program is designed for students who are noneducation majors at the undergraduate level or teachers previously certified in another field. The program is subject to any change in the Florida Administrative Code (State Board of Education Rule 6A-5.066). Students enrolled in this program should remain in close contact with their adviser to keep informed of any program changes implemented to comply with new state requirements. Students in the Mathematics Education and Science Education tracks may be eligible for Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) grant.
Outline:
The Teacher Education MAT, Science Education - Chemistry program requires a minimum of 39 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree. The program is structured as follows:
- Core Courses (12 Total Credits):
- EDG6415 - Principles of Instruction and Classroom Management (3)
- EDF6727 - Critical Analysis of Social, Ethical, Legal, and Safety Issues Related to Education (3)
- EDF6237 - Principles of Learning and Introduction to Classroom Assessment (3)
- TSL5085 - Teaching Language Minority Students in K-12 Classrooms (3)
- Methods Courses (6 Total Credits):
- LAE5496 - Disciplinary Literacy in the Content Areas (3)
- SCE5337 - Issues and Methods in Secondary School Science (3)
- Elective Courses (12 Total Credits):
- ESE5344 - Managing the Secondary Classroom (3)
- ESE6036 - Contemporary Issues in Secondary Education (3)
- 6 credit hours of elective courses approved by advisor.
- Internship (6 Total Credits):
- SCE 6946 - Graduate Internship (6 Credit Hours, taken over two semesters). The two semester requirement applies to on-the-job internships and most traditional internships. Traditional internships may be completed in one semester with advisor approval. The two-semester internship must be completed over one academic year. One-semester traditional internships must be completed in spring. Students should ensure that they meet all requirements for Graduate Internship.
- Complete EDG 6415 and TSL 5085 before the first semester of internship.
- Overall graduate GPA must be 3.0 or higher.
- Passing scores on the appropriate Subject Area Examination and Professional Education Examination are required prior to admission to the second semester of graduate internship.
- Students must apply and be approved for graduate internship.
- Satisfactory completion of the Graduate Internship requires the student to demonstrate proficiency in all Florida Educator Accomplished Practices at the beginning level in accordance with State Board of Education Rule 6A-5.065.
- Culminating Experience (3 Total Credits):
- ESE6256 - Critical Issues in Secondary Education (1 - 3)
Assessment:
The MAT requires an online portfolio of both reflective practice/analysis of professional development and demonstration of attainment of the beginning level of performance for all Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs). Multiple artifacts and reflective analysis are required for each of the accomplished practices. All portfolio entries are critical components of learning since they are the primary means of accessing the professional development of students as reflective practitioners. Watermark is required for the portfolio. In addition, an internship is required.
Other:
- Students are recommended to have 30 credit hours of science coursework to be prepared to take the subject area exam in Chemistry for grades 6-12.
- If students have difficulty passing the subject area examination, content-based coursework will be recommended.
- It is important to see an adviser if courses are difficult to schedule in content areas.
- Students in the Master of Arts in Teacher Education program pay a $64 equipment fee each semester that they are enrolled. Part-time students pay $32 per semester.
