• Praxis II content specialization exam in Biology content, or Biology and General Science (or approved equivalent to include science content[e.g., NTE, or other Non-Ohio-State-mandated-science content test, or GRE science content area test])
• Valid Teaching Certificate/License (from any State within the United States) and 1 year teaching experience in Biology or approved related area
• Teacher Educator Dispositions Form to be completed by school administrator who has direct knowledge of applicants teaching
• Completed Application
• Application fee
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended
• 3 letters of recommendation

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

1. BIOL 6010 - Biological documentation techniques (1credit)
2. BIOL 6020 - Biodocumentation II (1 credit)
3. BIOL 5500 - Teaching Evolution and the Nature of Science
4. At least one seminar BIOL 6800/6810 or Topics BIOL 6820/6830 or Curriculum Topic Study
5. Additional courses based on student need,
           - some courses may be interdisciplinary in nature (e.g., ENVS 6950 GLOBE)
           - at least 10 hours must be formal coursework

1. EDFI 6770 Contemporary Theory and Research (3 credits)
2. an Education Practicum designed to meet NCATE key assessments [Practicum assessment of effective practices] (2-3 credits)
3. EDTL 6890 Practicum assessment of effective practices (3 credits)

• complete 35 semester hours of acceptable graduate course work with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better
• Not accumulate more than 7 semester hours of credit below a "B"
• Complete the MAT within 6 years from date of first enrollment
• Write a library research paper which shall require study beyond usual course requirements and demonstrate the student's ability to interpret and apply research findings in a specific area of study (BIOL 6020 may be done in conjunction with COSMOS Action Research)
• Final assessment: presentation of BIOL 6020 research to appropriate audience, e.g., COSMOS Inquiry series or at professional development meeting.

Master of Arts in Teaching: Specialization in Interdisciplinary Science

OVERVIEW

For in-service teachers of grades 4-9

• Provide math and science knowledge in teachers who have otherwise limited background in these areas
• Increase math and science process knowledge (e.g. nature of science)
• Increase math and science pedagogical content knowledge - the ability to know HOW to teach particular content using research based best practices for known misconceptions and problem areas in specific subjects.
• Enhance the concept of science and mathematics as problem solving tools through an interdisciplinary approach with a particular focus on environmental sustainability and the nature of science.

• Innovative interdisciplinary approach to providing quality instruction for classroom teachers
• Improved accessibility for classroom teachers (e.g. some online courses and evening scheduling)
• Increased opportunities for collaboration and communication among teachers who teach at schools that are widely separated geographically

• In order to earn the Specialization in Interdisciplinary Science ALL of the credit requirements must be met (20 hours of core content, 6 hours of interdisciplinary content and 6 hours of educational core)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Praxis II content specialization exam (or other equivalent[e.g., NTE, or other Non-Ohio-State-mandated exam), or GRE*
• Valid Teaching Certificate/Licensure (from any State with the United States) and 1 year teaching experience*
• Teacher Educator Dispositions Form to be completed by school administrator who has direct knowledge of applicants teaching
• Completed Application
• Application fee
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended
• 3 letters of recommendation

    *Note: If Praxis II (or equivalent) and/or Teaching Certificate/Licensure are not in Biology or General Science another measure of Biology content knowledge will be required during degree program to meet program key assessment requirements for NCATE review.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Core Content (18-20 hours)

1. Teaching and Learning Biology Fundamentals(BIOL 6250) (3 credits)
2. Foundations in Earth Science for Teaching and Learning (GEOL) (3 credits)
3. Foundations in Environmental Science for Teaching and Learning (ENVS)(3 credits)
4. Teaching Evolution and the Nature of Science (BIOL 5500) (3 credits)
5. Biodocumentation (BIOL 6001) (1 credit)
6. Biodocumentation Seminar (1 credit) (BIOL 6020)

1. Math 586 Mathematics Lesson Study I Problem Solving (MATH 5860)
2. Earth Science Curriculum Topic Study (GEOL)
3. Life Science Curriculum Topic Study (BIOL)
4. Environmental Curriculum Topic Study (ENVH)

These curriculum topic study and lesson study courses focus on specific topics. Additional courses within each content area will be developed based on need of participants and availability of faculty.

1. Earth as a System GLOBE (ENVS 6950) (3 credits)>
2. Environmental Odysseys (ENVH) (3 credits)

Additional courses will be added as developed

• EDFI 6770 Contemporary Theory and Research in Classroom Teaching (3 credits)
• an education practicum designed to meet NCATE key assessments [Practicum assessment of effective practice] (2-3 credits)

• complete 35 semester hours of acceptable graduate course work with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better
• Not accumulate more than 7 semester hours of credit below a "B"
• Complete the MAT within 6 years from date of first enrollment
• Write a library research paper which shall require study beyond usual course requirements and demonstrate the student's ability to interpret and apply research findings in a specific area of study (BIOL 6020 may be done in conjunction with COSMOS Action Research)
• Final assessment: presentation of BIOL 6020 research to appropriate audience, e.g., COSMOS Inquiry series or at professional development meeting.