California State University, Long Beach
Policy Statement
03-03
April 15, 2003
Master of Science in Science Education
Option in Elementary Science Education (code SCEDMS01)
This new degree was recommended by the Academic Senate on February
18, 2002, approved by the President on June 14, 2002, and approved
by the Chancellor on February 13, 2003. The M. S. in Science Education
is designed primarily for credentialed K-12 teachers interested in
deepening their understanding of science, education, and the teaching
and learning of science. The program includes a blend of courses from
the Department of Science Education, the College of Natural Sciences
and Mathematics, and the College of Education. The program introduces
candidates to Science Education as a field of study, with its own
journals, issues, and research areas.
Option in Elementary Science Education
The option in Elementary Science Education is designed for teachers
who are K-8 generalists. Although aimed at those with a Multiple
Subject credential, the program may also be appropriate for Single
Subject teachers interested in increasing the breadth of their scientific
knowledge.
Students completing this option will be prepared to assume positions
of greater science leadership at their schools or districts, or
go on to further graduate study in science education.
Admission to the Department
Prerequisites
In addition to the prerequisites for entrance into CSULB as a graduate
student stated in this Catalog under Graduate Degrees and Post Baccalaureate
Studies, the Science Education department requires:
. California Multiple Subject or science teaching credential (or
the equivalent).
. GPA of at least 3.0 for the last 60 units of study completed.
Students are expected to exhibit high standards of writing proficiency.
Students missing any admission criteria may only be admitted after
receiving the approval of a department graduate faculty committee.
Application
Prospective graduate students in M.S. in Science Education, including
CSULB graduates, must formally apply for admission to CSULB as described
previously in this Catalog and must also apply directly to the Department
of Science Education. All applicants must submit the following documents
directly to the Science Education department office:
1. Completion of departmental application form, including
personal statement. The application form is available in the Department
of Science Education office and on the internet [http://www.scienceteaching.org,
click on "Masters Info"].
2. Two confidential recommendation letters, sent under separate
cover, including one from an administrator or supervisor at a school
where the applicant is (or was) employed.
3. Transcripts (in addition to those required by the university;
photocopies acceptable). Prospective graduate students must also
receive a positive recommendation following an interview with graduate
faculty.
Review by the Graduate Studies Committee
The Graduate Studies Committee will review all completed applications
and recommend either accepting of the applicant as a Classified
or Conditionally Classified graduate student, or denying admission.
All accepted students should contact the Departmental Graduate Advisor
before their first semester for advisement and orientation.
Classified Graduate Student
The Department of Science Education will recommend for admission
as a Classified graduate student any applicant who has met all prerequisites
and been accepted by the Graduate Studies Committee as a Conditionally
Classified student.
Conditionally Classified Graduate Student
An applicant who fails to meet the criteria for Classified admission
to the Department may be considered by the Graduate Studies Committee
for admission as a Conditionally Classified graduate student. The
Graduate Studies Committee will determine what deficiencies each
applicant has and specify what the individual must do to make up
those deficiencies.
The applicant must make up all such deficiencies before attaining
Classified status.
The Program of Study
The Program of Study includes successful completion of:
. 6 units from EDP 400, 500, 519, 595, 419, 420, 520,
523, 553, or 623 (chosen in consultation with advisor)
. Science Education core courses: SCED 550, 551, 552
. Science courses: SCED 500, 501, 502, 697
. Thesis/project: SCED 698
Advancement to Candidacy
In addition to the general University requirements stated under
Post-Baccalaureate and Graduate Degrees in this Catalog, the student
must have completed satisfactorily the Science Education core courses
(SCED 550, 551, and 552) and established a Thesis Committee before
receiving Candidate status. Upon evidence of satisfactory academic
progress, the Thesis Committee will recommend the student for advancement
to candidacy by forwarding its recommendation to the Department
Graduate Advisor. Upon approval by the Associate Dean, the student
will be advanced to candidacy.
EFFECTIVE: Spring 2003 College:
65
Career: GR
Code: SCEDMS01
IPEDS (Major) ERSS: 08997
IPEDS (Degree) ERSD: 08997
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