MEd in Learning, Teaching and Curriculum with Emphasis in Science Education, Certification
The MU Master’s Program in Science Education is intended for students who have a BA or BS in a science field and want to become classroom teachers by:
- Enhancing their knowledge and skills about science teaching and learning,
- Inquiring into and improving their practice and
- Building leadership skills in science education.
Degree Requirements
Successful completion of the program requires 34 to 37 hours, depending if you are seeking Middle School or Secondary certification. Please consult with your faculty advisor to make sure you are completing all the requirements for your program as needed. In addition to the teaching related courses listed below, minimum science credits must also be completed. Substitutions for coursework may be approved at the advisor's discretion.
| Required Core Courses (24 hrs) | ||
| LTC 8717 | Teaching, Learning, & Research in Middle & Secondary School Sci.I | 3 |
| LTC 8718 | Teaching, Learning & Research Middle & Secondary School Sci.: II | 3 |
| LTC 8642 | Teaching Writing and Reading in Content Areas | 3 |
| or LTC 7560 | Reading and Writing in Content Areas | |
| LTC 8649 | Methods of Teaching English Language Learners | 3 |
| or LTC 7460 | Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages | |
| LTC 8681 | Guiding all Readers Toward Independence | 3 |
| or LTC 7565 | Reading and Writing in the Content Areas II | |
| ESC_PS 8060 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| SPC_ED 7310 | Behavioral and Classroom Management | 3 |
| H_D_FS 8240 | Youth Development | 3 |
| Field Placement (10 hours) | ||
| LTC 8942 | Advanced Internship in Curriculum and Instruction | 10 |
| Secondary Certification (Additional 3 hours) | ||
| LTC 8913 | Curriculum Development | 3 |
| or LTC 8914 | Culturally Responsive Pedagogy | |
Admissions
Applicants are required to meet two sets of minimum qualifications for admission: the requirements of the MEd in Learning, Teaching and Curriculum program and the minimum requirements of the Graduate School. Because requirements vary, you must refer to a degree program's graduate admission page to learn about specific admission criteria, application deadlines, eligibility and application process. Your application materials will be reviewed by both the Graduate School and the degree program to which you’ve applied before official admission to the University of Missouri.
The LTC graduate program cannot assure admission to all applicants who meet minimum standards specified for the degree program. Resource constraints do not permit the admission of all qualified applicants.
A committee of faculty reviews the credentials of each applicant. It is the responsibility of this committee to exercise professional judgment related to the criteria that applicants must meet in order to be considered for admission to the program.