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The integrated option provides graduate course experience across disciplines while also focusing on a Major Emphasis in your choice of the following endorsement areas: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics/Physical Science.
The chemistry option is geared toward chemistry teachers who want a greater focus on chemistry within their graduate degree.
Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree and a teaching certificate with an endorsement in biology, math, chemistry, physics or physical science.
Through the program, you can strengthen your area of specialization or expand your knowledge of content in multiple disciplines to enhance your curriculum and improve your teaching effectiveness for students.
Completion of specific coursework in this program may qualify you to teach dual-credit, as established by the Higher Learning Commission. For information about dual-credit qualifications, contact the program coordinator at msedsci@tidybio.net.
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