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Adolescence Earth Science (M.S.T.)

Fordham University
New York , United States
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Duration
30 credits
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Masters
Major
Earth Sciences
Area of study
Education | Natural Science
Education type
On campus
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview

Introduction to the Adolescence Earth Science Program

The Adolescence Earth Science program is a clinically-rich master's degree program that prepares candidates to teach earth science as a content-area subject in grades 7 through 12. Graduates of the program qualify and are endorsed for New York state certification as teachers of Earth Science 712.


Program Overview

This program is currently on hold for the application cycle, as the faculty are in the process of redesigning it. The present program content refers to the version that is on hold, and it will be updated when the program's redesign is complete.


Admission Requirements

In addition to the general requirements for study at the Graduate School of Education and for initial teacher education programs, candidates for the adolescence earth science program must have:


  • An earned degree in geology (or a related field), with a minimum of 30 credits in earth science coursework
  • Coursework that includes study in the following areas: scientific methods, space systems, atmospheric systems, geological systems, and water systems
  • Otherwise qualified candidates who lack coursework in a specified area may be admitted conditionally but must make up the content deficit prior to completion of the program

General Admission Requirements for Initial Teacher Education Programs

Applicants must meet the general requirements for admission to the Graduate School of Education, as well as their specific degree or certificate program, and the following requirements:


  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major or concentration in one of the liberal arts or sciences
  • A minimum undergraduate grade point average of approximately 3.0 (B or better)
  • Two reference reports: academic and professional
  • Satisfactory command of oral and written English as evidenced through an admissions essay or interview
  • Candidates for whom English is a second language are required to take and achieve a passing score in one of two tests: the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Test)
    • IELTS: 7 for General Test Score, no subtest can be lower than 6
    • TOEFL: 577 for paper test, 90 for Internet-based (IBT) test
  • Scores can be no more than two years old

Matriculation Requirements

Once admitted, teacher candidates must meet these requirements for matriculation:


  • Proof of immunization against measles, meningitis, mumps, and rubella
  • Proof of baccalaureate degree in cases where the student is admitted to the Graduate School of Education during the undergraduate senior year
  • Proof of registration for the first semester of coursework, under advisement of the appropriate ITE program coordinator

Program of Study

The program consists of 30 credits and includes the following courses:


  • UEGE 5102: Historical, Philosophical, and Multicultural Foundations of American Education (3 credits)
  • CTGE 5420: Educating Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners: Pre K-12 (3 credits)
  • CTGE 5276: Clinical Seminar in Adolescence Science Education (3 credits)
  • CTGE 5547: Literacy and Learning Across the Curriculum (3 credits)
  • CTGE 5302: Psychology of Adolescent Development and Learning (3 credits)
  • CTGE 5272: Teaching and Assessing Science in Adolescent Classrooms (7-12) (3 credits)
  • CTGE 5165: Consultation and Co-Teaching in Collaborative Classrooms (3 credits)
  • CTGE 6261: Critical Digital Literacies and Futures for Educators (3 credits)
  • CTGE 5155: Special Education Foundations: Past, Present, Future (3 credits)
  • CTGE 5402: Teaching and Learning with Diverse Adolescents: Assessment and Planning (3 credits)
  • CTGE 0709: Adolescence Education Portfolio (0 credits)
  • CTGE 5200: Field Experience Seminar: Issues in Reflective Practice (taken twice) (0 credits)

Required Workshops

The following workshops are required:


  • Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Workshop (EDGE 0210)
  • Dignity for All Students Training (EDGE 0260)
  • Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Training (EDGE 0220)
  • Schools Against Violence Education Workshop (EDGE 0230)

CIP Code

The CIP code for this program is 13.1337, which corresponds to Earth Science Teacher Education. This code can be used to learn more about career paths associated with this field of study and possible post-graduation visa extensions for international students.


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