Physics Education (Grades 7-12) (IB/M)
Requirements
Physics Education majors must complete a subject area major in Physics consisting of a minimum of 36 credits in natural sciences courses at the 2000 level or above. This includes a minimum of 24 credits of 2000-level or above courses completed in physics and closely related subject areas. Up to 12 credits may be completed in related areas. Six credits taken at the 1000 level may be included with permission of the science education advisor. An adequate background in mathematics is also required.
Professional Education Requirements
Majors must also complete the following Professional Education Requirements:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDCI 3100/3100W | Multicultural Education, Equity and Social Justice | 3 |
| EDCI 3213 | Introduction to Secondary Methods and Clinic: Science | 3 |
| EDCI 4010 | Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas | 2 |
| EDCI 4210W | Instruction and Curriculum in the Secondary School | 3 |
| EDCI 4250 | Directed Student Teaching | 9 |
| EGEN 3100 | Seminar/Clinic: Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EGEN 4100 | Seminar/Clinic: Methods of Teaching | 3 |
| EGEN 4110 | Seminar/Clinic: Analysis of Teaching | 3 |
| EPSY 3010 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EPSY 3110 | Exceptionality | 2 |
| EPSY 3125 | Classroom and Behavior Management | 3 |
| EPSY 4010 | Assessment of Learning | 2 |
| HIST 1501 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| or HIST 1502 | U.S. History Since 1877 | |
| PSYC 1100 | General Psychology I | 3 |
| Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction program | ||
| Total Credits | 45 | |
University General Education Requirements
Every student must meet a set of core requirements to earn a baccalaureate degree, in addition to those required by the student's major course of study and other requirements set by the student's school or college. For more information about these requirements, please see General Education Requirements.
Neag School of Education Degree Requirements
Students must meet a set of requirements established by the school in addition to the University's General Education requirements. For more information, see the Neag School of Education section of this catalog.