 MS-ASE STUDENT HANDBOOK
June 22, 2007
Credit Requirements
 This program combines a master's degree with Peace
Corps service. The new Master's International program is offered
jointly through the Departments of Education and Chemistry.
Graduates will earn a Master of Science in Applied Science Education.
A Master's degree in science education from Michigan Tech requires
30 semester credits from a combination of coursework and research/practical
experience. In the Master's International program credit requirements
will typically be satisfied with 24 credits of coursework on campus, followed
by 5 credits earned during Peace Corps service, and 1 credit
for report completion and oral defense.
Courses are focused on providing the basics of
education theory, practice and application to students who arrive
with a solid grounding in science. Additional electives may be
chosen from any department at Michigan Tech.
During their international Peace Corps service
students will earn up to 5 credits. Students are considered full
time graduate students at MTU for this period and are enrolled
in ED5998, International Science Education Practicum. Volunteers
will submit a report to their advisor for each semester in the
field. Michigan Tech pays tuition of students performing their
Peace Corps service.
On their return to Michigan Tech students complete
a report detailing their Peace Corps experience and insights gained
into the topic of science education while registered for ED5900
(1 credit). The report is approved by the student's Graduate Advisory
Committee and is defended orally.
All graduates will earn a Master of Science degree
in Applied Science Education. Those wishing, in addition, to become
certified teachers in the State of Michigan may complete student
teaching upon their return from the field. Additional coursework
may be needed to satisfy Michigan certification requirements.
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Curriculum
Fall Semester (9-12 cr)
ED 4700 - Fundamentals of Instruction
Study of key areas of instruction in preparation for student teaching.
Emphasis is placed on lesson planning, classroom management, and
student assessment and evaluation. Requires admission to the teacher
education program by the Department of Education.
Credits: 3.0
ED 5110 - Educational
Psychology
Review of psychological principles as they relate to human learning.
Covers factors in school that contribute to the emotional, psychological
stability of the developing child: assessing students' capabilities,
setting educational objectives for the child, classroom practices,
procedures, teachers' behavior and their relationship to different
types of students. All four components of the Early Block must
be taken concurrently.
Credits: 2.0
ED 5210 - Principles
of Education
Contemporary issues in education from historical, philosophical, sociological,
and legal perspectives. Emphasizes the structure/function of U.S. education as
well as exceptional children, especially the handicapped and culturally different.
This course is one component of the Teacher Education Early Block. Requires admission
to the teacher education program. All four components of the Early Block must
be taken concurrently.
Credits: 2.0
ED 5700 - Science Education
Research
In-depth study of education research methods pertaining to classroom
practice, curriculum standards, and program evaluation. Course
will include an opportunity to design research to answer questions
relevant to classroom teaching and learning.
Credits: 2.0
Electives
Spring Semester (11 cr)
ED 4150 - Literacy
in Content Areas
Introduction to literacy processes and methods for improving content understanding
that focus on language. Designed for preservice secondary teachers. Emphasizes
strategies for comprehending and interpreting texts and a close examination
of cultural and learning differences. Field experience involves tutoring in
secondary schools.
Credits: 4.0
ED 4710 - Methods of
Teaching Science and Mathematics
Application of learning and instructional theories to the teaching
of science and mathematics.
Credits: 3.0
ED 5730 - Science Learning
Materials, Inquiry and Assessment
Examination of learning materials that enable inquiry-based learning
as prescribed by National Science Education Standards. Assessment
techniques to measure this type of learning will be considered.
Credits: 2.0
ED 5770 - Rural Community
Development Planning and Analysis
Context, analysis, and monitoring of development processes of
rural communities in tropical countries.
Credits: 2.0
Electives
Summer Semester (ca. May 8-June 20) 4 cr
Students will take ONE of these courses, which are core courses
in the MS in Applied Science Education:
ENG 5100 - The Engineering
Process
This course introduces the engineering problem solving and design
processes. Students will learn about the engineering profession
and will complete a design/build/test project.
Credits: 4.0
ENG 5200 - Engineering
Applications in the Physical Sciences
This class will show how engineers use principles from the physical
sciences to solve problems and design systems. Key concepts will
be linked to the Michigan Curriculum Frameworks for precollege
education.
Credits: 4.0
ENG 5300 - Engineering
Applications in the Earth Sciences
This course will show how engineers use principles from the earth sciences to
solve problems and design systems. Key concepts will be linked to the Michigan
Curriculum Frameworks for precollege education.
Credits: 4.0
During Peace Corps service - typically 5 cr
ED 5998 - International
Science Education Practicum 1 cr each semester
Field work and reporting from students in the Peace Corps Master's International
Program in Science Education.
Upon completion of Peace Corps service
ED 5900 - Graduate
Research in Education
Students will conduct a research project/report as a capstone
to an approved plan of study. The student should present a project
plan to their education advisor for approval, conduct whatever
work is necessary for the project, prepare a final report at
the conclusion of the project, and defend the project/report
in an oral presentation.
Credits: 1.0 |
