Department of Teacher Education and Higher Education
Chemistry Education Concentration
Teacher Leadership Track
Designed for:
Students who have an undergraduate degree and an initial licensure for Chemistry.
Program Description:
The Master of Education (Teacher Leadership Track) program can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. The program is aligned with the North Carolina Advanced Competency Standards. A culminating portfolio based on the standards is required. The program is oriented toward improving results in teaching practice, as well as gaining critical knowledge, skills, and dispositions, in action research, professional development, leadership, and working successfully with diverse learners in secondary schools.
Application Process:
- Applicants can obtain an application from the Graduate School.
- Two official transcripts are required from every college and university.
- Three recommendations are also required, and should be submitted in sealed envelopes.
- A Residency Statement is required for applicants claiming North Carolina residency.
- Applicants must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and submit their test scores to the Graduate School.
- Applicants are required to submit a personal statement and a copy of an updated resume.
Pre-requisites/Co-requisites:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry
- Initial licensure in Chemistry
- Two years teaching experience
Curriculum:
Core: (9 hours)
- TED 669 (3) Educational Implications of Learning & Developmental Theory
- TED 545 (3) Diverse Learners
- ERM 605 (3) Educational Measurement & Evaluation or ERM 604 (3) Methods of Educational Research
Pedagogical Expertise: ( 21 hours)
- CHE 680 (6) Research Problems in Chemistry
- CHE 602 (2) Graduate Seminar
- Plus 7-10 hours Advanced Courses in Chemistry selected after needs assessment and under advisement from the Department of Chemistry
- TED 632 (3) Trends in Teaching Practices and Curriculum in Secondary School Science
Professional Development/Leadership: (9 hours)
- TED 628 (3) Trends & Issues in Curriculum & Instruction or ELC 697 (3) Selected Critical Issues in American Education or approved substitute
- TED 656 (3) Teacher As Leader
- TED 675 (3) Teacher As Researcher
Licensure Process:
- Completion of Program of Study
- Successful completion of Advanced Competencies Portfolio
- Application for licensure through UNCG Certification Officer.
Contact Person:
Dr. Catherine Matthews
Curry Building, Room 340
(336) 334-3444
cmatthews@uncg.edu