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Towson University: Masters in Science Education

The Master of Science in Science Education is designed to enhance the content knowledge and teaching skills of Maryland state high school science teachers. The program is designed to prepare teachers for national board certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS).

Educational objectives of this program are to: enhance the depth of content knowledge of students within the scientific discipline; train students in the practice of science, including the design and execution of controlled experiments, data analysis, knowledge application and reporting; provide the students with current knowledge on best practices in teaching science, including the most recent advances in pedagogy, authentic assessment, the use of state and national standards, and the application of instructional technology.

A diverse course offering of primarily 600- and 700-level courses is available in the evening to accommodate working teachers. Teachers may choose a Biology or a Chemistry track under the Masters of Science in Science Education program. Students in the biology and chemistry tracks will obtain a non-thesis Master of Science degree through a combination of course work in scientific content areas and education, and optional research projects. Degree requirements consist of 36 semester hours of course work. No more than three courses may be taken at the 500 level.

The chemistry track is designed to accommodate teachers with a limited background in chemistry as well as those who are "highly qualified." Two courses for former teachers will get them prepared to take physical chemistry. The first of these courses, CHEM 585, is being offered this fall on alternate Saturday's. Click on "Physical Science" webpage for details.

Questions? Contact Gail Gasparich at 410-704-4515 or Joel Snodgrass at 410-704-5033.

 

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES

 

Chesapeake Teacher Research Fellowship
Here is an excellent opportunity for middle school and high school
teachers in the mid-Atlantic region to gain experience in research
science and get better connected to current research within the
University System of Maryland.  The Chesapeake Teacher Research
Fellowship (CTRF) is a challenging and rewarding experience and we are
now accepting applications for the 2007-08 cohort.

Here are some highlights of the CTRF program:
        * $4500 stipend
        * Introductory Workshop (June 18-22)
        * Research Fellowship (June 25- August 3)
        * Housing expenses (if needed)
        * Classroom support and follow-up during '07-'08 school year
        * Integrated professional development opportunities

Go to www.esep.umces.edu for more information about this unique
opportunity for mid-Atlantic teachers.

 

SCIENCE CENTER OPPORTUNITIES

Teachers' Thursdays at Maryland Science Center, FREE!
Third Thursday* of the month, September - May, 6 - 8 pm, Baltimore, MD
Free admission, free parking. Refreshments served.

 

Montana State Universtiy

Summer Opportunities

Intercollege Programs for Science Education (IPSE) at Montana State University announces their Summer 2007 campus graduate courses for middle and high school teachers!  Sessions vary from 2-days to 6-weeks.  See courses below.  Please share with science colleagues.

 

*For more details visit:

http://www.montana.edu/msse/campussummer2007.html

*Contact Diana Paterson 406-994-5679 or dianap@montana.edu for more information or to pre-register.

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Welcome to our Professional Opportunities Pages. This page is reserved for opportunites that apply to a wide range of science teachers, from early childhood to advanced placement, in any discipline.

For information specific to a particular discipline see the menu at left. If you have an opportunity you would like to share with our members contact the eMAST webmaster.