Department of Curriculum and Instruction

  1. Master of Education
  2. M.Ed. Handbook (PDF)
  3. M.Ed. Portfolio Guidelines(PDF)
  4. Chemistry
    1. Teacher Leadership Track
  5. Elementary Education
    1. Classroom Practice Track
    2. Teacher Leadership Track
  6. ESL
    1. Classroom Practice Track
    2. Teacher Leadership Track
  7. French
    1. Classroom Practice Track
    2. Teacher Leadership Track
  8. Higher Education
    1. M.Ed in Higher Education
  9. Instructional Technology
    1. Teacher Leadership Track
  10. Mathematics
    1. Teacher Leadership Track
  11. Middle Grades Education
    1. Classroom Practice Track
    2. Teacher Leadership Track
  12. Reading Education
    1. Teacher Leadership Track
    2. Reading Add-On Licensure
  13. Social Studies
    1. Classroom Practice Track
    2. Teacher Leadership Track
  14. Spanish
    1. Classroom Practice Track
    2. Teacher Leadership Track
  15. Science
    1. Classroom Practice Track
    2. Teacher Leadership Track

Science Concentration

Classroom Practice Track

Designed for:

Students with an undergraduate degree in a science field (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) or related area and who wish to pursue to combined masters degree in education and teaching licensure for Science Education (grades 9-12).

Program Description:

The Master of Education (Classroom Practice Track) program is designed to prepare excellent science teachers for high school. The program enhances science teaching capacity by providing knowledge and clinical experience of science content, methods, and assessments in a high school setting with diverse student populations. University and clinical faculty are committed to teacher education and development.

Application Process:

  • Applicants can obtain an application from the Graduate School.
  • Two official transcripts are required from every college and university previously attended.
  • 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 science or a related field
  • GPA and GRE scores that meet Graduate School standards
  • HEA 201 or equivalent
  • CUI 535
  • CUI 120 or equivalent

Curriculum:

Core: (9 hours)

  • CUI 669 (3) Educational Implications of Learning and Developmental Theory
  • CUI 545 (3) Diverse Learners
  • ERM 605 (3) Educational Measurement & Evaluation

Pedagogical Expertise: (21 hours)

  • CUI 559 (3) Teaching Practices & Curriculum in Science
  • 15 hours content courses
  • CUI 623 (3) Environmental Education

Professional Development/Leadership: (9 hours)

  • CUI 638 (3) Seminar in Secondary Education
  • CUI 680a (3) Clinical Experience in Teaching
  • CUI 680b (3) Clinical Experience in Teaching

Licensure Process:

  • Completion of Program of Study
  • Successful completion of Technology Portfolio
  • Successful completion of Advanced Competencies Portfolio
  • Application for licensure through UNCG Certification Officer.

Contact Person:

Dr. Catherine Matthews
Curry Building, Room 340
(336) 334-3441
cmatthews@uncg.edu

 

 

Page updated: 14-Nov-2007

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Department of Curriculum and Instruction
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Curry Building, PO Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
VOICE (336) 334-3437
FAX (336) 334-4120
EMAIL cui@uncg.edu