Graduate Certificate Program: Earth/Space Science

Educational professionals who want to pursue their knowledge and tracking skills in Earth/Space Science may pursue the Graduate Certificate Program. Designed for elementary, middle and high school teachers, the 15-credit certificate program represents the core concentration requirements for the 36-credit Master's degree in Mathematics and Science Education with a concentration in Earth/Space Science. The content and methodology are integrated into all the courses. The courses reflect the Maryland State Department of Education's Outcomes and Core Learning Goals in Earth/Space Science, The American Association for the Advancement of the Science's K-12 Benchmarks for Science Literacy, and the National Academy of Science's K-12 Standards.

Program Requirements
In consultation with an adviser, students create a course of study including the 15-credits required for the graduate certificate. An internship is required and will be arranged with an adviser. Scholarships will be available for all of the courses through the Maryland Space Grant Consortium.

Course Requirements
881.630 Understanding and Teaching Physical Geology
881.631 Understanding and Teaching Earth's Observations from Space*
881.632 Understanding Teaching the Solar System*
881.633 Understanding and Teaching Stars, Galaxies, and Beyond
881.634 Understanding and Teaching Earth's Weather and Climate
881.811 Internship in Earth/Space Science*

Admission Requirements
Graduate certificate program applicants should hold a bachelor's, masters, or a post-master's degree in education or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), or a 3.0 cumulative grade point average for the last half of the undergraduate program. Applicants should also submit official transcripts from all colleges attended for bachelor's and post baccalaureate study and an application of admission for the School of Professional Studies in Business and Education.

For more information or to arrange an appointment with an adviser, please contact: Graduate Division of Education 410-516-4957.

Master of Science in Education: Mathematics and Science Education
Concentration in Earth/Space Science

This Master of Science in Education, Mathematics and Science Education with a concentration in Earth/Space Science is intended for educational professionals who want to enhance their knowledge and teaching skills in Earth/Space Science. The 36 credit program is designed for elementary, middle and high school teachers who are responsible for teaching earth/space science. The content and methodology are integrated in all the courses. The courses reflect the Maryland State Department of Education's Outcomes and Core Learning Goals in Earth/Space Science, The American Association for the Advancement of Science's K-12 Standards.

Program Requirements
In consultation with an adviser, students complete a 36 credit program which includes the core 18 credits required for the graduate certificate. An internship is required and will be arranged with an adviser. There are three required courses and three elective courses in earth/space science or a related area. Scholarships will be available for all of the courses through the Maryland Space Grant Consortium.

MS Ed Core Courses (9 credits)
881.622 Advanced Instructional Strategies883.501 Action Research for School Improvement
855.610 Seminar in Teacher Leadership

Course Requirements (18 credits)
881.630 Understanding and Teaching Physical Geology
881.631 Understanding and Teaching Earth's Observations from Space*
881.632 Understanding and Teaching the Solar System*
881.633 Understanding and Teaching Stars, Galaxies and Beyond
881.634 Understanding and Teaching Earth's Weather and Climate
881.811 Internship in Earth/Space Science*

Admission Requirements
Master's degree program applicants should hold a bachelor's, master's, or a post-master's degree in education or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), or a 3.0 cumulative grade point average for the last half of the undergraduate program. Applicants should also submit official transcripts from all colleges attended for bachelors and post baccalaureate study and an application of admissions for the School of Professional Studies in Business and Education.

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For more information about the program, contact the Graduate Division of Education at 410-516-4957.