Professional Licensure: Science

Campus Locations	Boston
Also available 100% Online	No
Other Format(s)
Credits Required for Graduation	16
Entry Terms	Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter, Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter
Meets International Visa Requirements	No

Overview

Educators pursuing professional licensure as a Teacher of Middle School Science have the opportunity to advance their content knowledge and career by applying to the Professional Licensure Program in Middle School Science.

Candidates who successfully complete four of the courses approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and all other state requirements will be eligible for endorsement at the professional level by Northeastern University.

Program Objectives

Examine biological principles, content knowledge, and pedagogical strategies needed for teaching cell and molecular biology and genetics at the middle and high school levels
Explore ecology, evolution and the diversity of life, building on nationally tested, standards-based curriculum materials at the middle and secondary school levels, aligned with State and national standards
Investigate weather and the pivotal role that the water cycle plays in earth’s atmosphere
Assess concepts and principles of reflection, refraction, and interference of waves, electric and magnetic forces and fields, electrical circuits, electromagnetism and the electromagnetic spectrum

Curriculum

Required Courses

Choose four of the following courses:

BIO 3603	Genetics and Cell Biology: A Human Approach	4 q.h.
BIO 3602	Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity of Life	4 q.h.
GEO 3601	Earth Systems	4 q.h.
Energy 1	Integrating the Sciences through Energy	4 q.h.
PHY 3602	Electricity and Magnetism	4 q.h.

Total Quarter Hours: 16

Admissions Requirements

Below are the official Admissions Requirements for this program.

Online application
Copy of initial teacher's license

Tuition

Estimated total tuition for this program is $7,024.00.

Tuition for individual courses is based on the number of quarter hours. Most courses are 3-6 quarter hours. See Graduate Tuition Rates for details.

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Please note: The estimated total tuition is based on tuition rates for Academic Year 2011-12 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time.