Plymouth State University
M.A.T. in Science Education
M.A.T. in Science Education

Curriculum & Program of Study

Program Coordinator: Dr. Warren Tomkiewicz, e-mail: warrent@plymouth.edu
B.Ed., Plymouth State College; M.S., Northeastern University; Ed.D., Boston University

Required Courses

ED 5570 Classroom Intervention and Special Education Strategies - 3 credits
ED 5060 Theories of Learning and Cognitive Development - 3 credits
ED 5960 Internship in Teacher Education * - 9 credits
NS 5700 Science Teaching in the Middle and High School - 3 credits
NS 5800 Seminar: Current Issues in Science Education - 3 credits
NS 5600 Field Experience in Science Education ** - 3 credits
Three Individualized Science Content Courses *** - 12 credits

Total for M.A.T. in Science - 36 credits

* Supervised student teaching in a public school setting

** A supervised placement with a science or environmental agency dealing with student groups. Examples include Squam Lakes Association, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, N.H. Department of Fish and Game, N.H. Audubon Society, PSU Mindflight Summer Program, N.H. Department of Environmental Services, PSU Meteorology or Planetarium Programs.

*** Satisfied by successfully completing courses and/or institutes in biology, chemistry, environmental, biotechnology, Earth systems or physical sciences.
















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