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Plymouth State University
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Plymouth, NH 03264-1595
General Science Education: 5–9 Certification
Program Coordinator: Dr. Warren Tomkiewicz, warrant@plymouth.edu
Department Chair; Professor of Natural Science Education
B.Ed., Plymouth State College; M.S., Northeastern University; Ed.D., Boston University
The M.Ed. leads to certification to teach General Science in grades 5–9.
Required college level course work or equivalent competencies (audit, portfolio or exam): Completion of college algebra or higher level mathematics; general biology with labs I and II; general chemistry with labs I and II; earth science; astronomy; oceanography; meteorology; physical science; laboratory safety; and history and philosophy of science; plus 9-12 credits of undergraduate or graduate specialization courses.
For a complete list of course descriptions, please see the course descriptions page.
Required Courses
Master's Core Component
ED 5000 Social Behavior in a Diverse Society - 3 credits
- OR -
ED 5005 Social Psychology and Mythology Across Cultures - 3 credits
ED 5010 Philosophy, Ethics and Education - 3 credits
ED 5030 Research Design - 3 credits
Learning Theory Component (if not met in undergraduate work)
ED 5270 Foundations of Teaching - 3 credits
ED 5060 Theories of Learning and Cognitive Development - 3 credits
NS 5700 Science Teaching in the Middle and High School - 3 credits
ED 5570 Classroom Intervention and Special Education Strategies - 3 credits
ED 6100 Curriculum Integration and Performance-Based Assessment - 3 credits
- OR -
ED 5140 Assessment Principles and Practices - 3 credits
NS 5800 Seminar: Current Issues in Science Education - 3 credits
Content Area Concentration Component
In this content major, a range of 30–40 credits must be taken in the content area, of which six must be taken at Plymouth State University. Additional credits in this discipline may be necessary for certification. Must have six undergraduate or graduate credits in specialized areas: biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental science or physics.
Capstone Component
ED 5960 Internship in Teacher Education - 9 credits
- OR -
ED 5210 Graduate Practicum - 6 credits
Total for M.Ed. in Secondary Education, General Science Educator 5–9 Certification - 33–42 credits
