Science Education: General Science, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics — MEd/MS, EdS, PhD
Science Education: General Science, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics — MEd/MS, EdS, PhD
General Science Education — MEd (Alternative Certification)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Class A Education Program Checklist | ||
| Teaching Field: 12 hours | ||
| At least 1/3 of the program shall be in teaching field courses. | ||
| GEOS 6420 | Principles Of Earth Science | 3 |
| or GEOL 6400 | Principles Of Earth Science | |
| BIOL 6090 | Conservation Biology | 3 |
| Select 6 hours of advisor-approved 6000-7000 level courses in Science 1 | 6 | |
| Professional Studies: 25 hours | ||
| CTSE 7510 | Resch Stus In Area Of Specztn | 3 |
| or CTSE 7530 | Org Of Pgm In Area Of Specztn | |
| CTSE 6100 | Curriculum/Teaching II Science | 3 |
| CTSE 6101 | Practicum Curic & Tchg Sci II | 1 |
| CTRD 6000 | Lang & Lit in Content Area 2 | 3 |
| CTSE 7540 | Eval Of Pgm In Area Of Specztn | 3 |
| RSED 6000 | Adv Survey Of Exceptionality 2 | 3 |
| CTSE 6240 | Clinic Residency Sem-Sci Ed 3 | 1 |
| CTSE 7920 | Clinical Residency 3 | 8 |
| Total Hours | 37 | |
- 1
General Science programs shall require at least one course in two areas within the broader field (e.g., biology, chemistry, physics, and geology).
- 2
RSED 6000 must be completed if a survey of special education course was not completed prior to unconditional admission. If a survey of special education course was completed prior to unconditional admission, the state diversity course requirement is fulfilled with CTRD 6000 Language and Literacy and the 3-hour course requirement for RSED 6000 will be waived resulting in 22 hours in Professional Studies and 34 total program hours.
- 3
Clearance for Clinical Residency includes completion of all other coursework. Exceptions require approval using the Student Petition Form.
In addition to the Graduate School requirement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on all AU courses carrying graduate credit, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 is required on all courses used to meet program requirements.
Coursework used to meet admission requirements cannot be used again to meet Alternative Class A program requirements.
All substitutions for required courses must be approved using the Course Substitution Form, including transfer work.
Undergraduate courses may be required by your advisory committee for your plan of study. This coursework is in addition to the total graduate program hours noted above and must be completed prior to Clinical Residency.
General Science Education — MEd (Certification)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Class A Program Checklist for Teaching Field | ||
| Teaching Field: 12 hours | ||
At least 1/3 of the program shall be in teaching field courses. | ||
| GEOS 6420 | Principles Of Earth Science | 3 |
| or GEOL 6400 | Principles Of Earth Science | |
| BIOL 6090 | Conservation Biology | 3 |
| Select 6 hours of advisor-approved 6000-7000 level courses in Science. 1 | 6 | |
| Survey of Special Education/Diversity Course: 3 hours | ||
| RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality OR state-approved diversity course 2 | 3 | |
| Additional Courses: 15 hours | 15 | |
| Required: 6-8 hours | ||
| Technology in Science Ed | ||
| Eval Of Pgm In Area Of Specztn | ||
| Practicum In Area Of Specztn 3 | ||
| Select the remaining 7-9 hours from the following: | ||
| Resch Stus In Area Of Specztn | ||
| Curr Teach In Area of Specztn | ||
| Org Of Pgm In Area Of Specztn | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Research And Thesis | ||
Other advisor-approved supporting courses 6000 level and above 4 | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
- 1
General Science programs shall require at least one course in two areas within the broader field (e.g., biology, chemistry, physics, geology).
- 2
RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality must be used to fulfill requirement if survey of special education course was not completed for prior level certification. It may not be used to fulfill the requirement if a survey of special education course was completed for prior level certification. State-approved diversity courses for Auburn University are posted on the ALSDE website.
- 3
1 hour is required if teaching in area of certification at an approved school site or 3 hours required if not teaching in an area of certification.
- 4
Supporting courses must be applicable to the area of certification (e.g., research, assessment/evaluation, classroom management, pedagogy, human behavior/development, foundations, technology, teaching field).
In addition to the Graduate School requirement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on all AU courses carrying graduate credit, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 is required on all courses used to meet program requirements.
Coursework used to meet Class B certification requirements may not be used to meet requirements for Class A certification.
All substitutions for required courses must be approved using the Course Substitution Form, including transfer work.
General Science Education — MS (Non-certification)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Science Education - MS (Non-certification) | ||
| CTSE 6000 | Technology in Science Ed | 2 |
| CTSE 7540 | Eval Of Pgm In Area Of Specztn | 3 |
| Advisor-Approved CTSE (Science Education) courses: 9 hours | 9 | |
| Advisor-Approved Electives: 16 hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
General Science Education — EdS (Certification)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Class AA Program Checklist for Teaching Field | ||
| Teaching Field: 12 hours | ||
At least 1/3 of the program shall be in teaching field courses. | ||
| BIOL 6090 | Conservation Biology | 3 |
| GEOS 6420 | Principles Of Earth Science | 3 |
| or GEOL 6400 | Principles Of Earth Science | |
| Select 6 hours of advisor-approved 6000-7000 level courses in Science. 1 | 6 | |
| Survey of Special Education/Diversity Course: 3 hours | 3 | |
RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality OR state-approved diversity course 2 | ||
| Additional Courses: 15 hours | ||
| Select 15 hours from the following: | 15 | |
| Technology in Science Ed | ||
| Resch Stus In Area Of Specztn 3 | ||
| Curr Teach In Area of Specztn | ||
| Org Of Pgm In Area Of Specztn | ||
| Eval Of Pgm In Area Of Specztn 3 | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| Practicum In Area Of Specztn 4 | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Field Project 4 | ||
Other advisor-approved courses 6000 level and above in Science Education | ||
Other advisor-approved supporting courses 6000 level and above 5 | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
- 1
General Science programs shall require at least one course in two areas within the broader field (e.g., biology, chemistry, physics, geology).
- 2
RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality must be used to fulfill requirement if survey of special education course was not completed for prior level certification. It may not be used to fulfill the requirement if a survey of special education course was completed for prior level certification. State-approved diversity courses for Auburn University are posted on the ALSDE website.
- 3
CTSE 7510 required if a graduate level course in research studies in Science Education not previously completed; CTSE 7540 required if a graduate level course in evaluation in Science Education not previously completed.
- 4
To ensure a field experience, CTSE 7910 is required for those seeking Class AA certification only; this requirement is in addition to any practicum credit counted for Class A certification. CTSE 8980 is required for those seeking the EdS degree.
- 5
Supporting courses may not exceed 6 hours and must be applicable to the area of certification (e.g., research, assessment/evaluation, classroom management, pedagogy, human behavior/development, foundations, technology, teaching field).
In addition to the Graduate School requirement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on all AU courses carrying graduate credit, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 is required on all courses used to meet program requirements.
Coursework used to meet Class A certification requirements may not be used to meet requirements for Class AA certification.
All substitutions for required courses must be approved using the Course Substitution Form, including transfer work.
General Science Education — PhD
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Science Education - PhD | ||
| CTSE 8990 | Research And Dissertation | 10 |
| ERMA 7200 | Basic Methods in Educ Research | 3 |
| ERMA 7210 | Theory & Meth of Qual Research | 3 |
| ERMA 7220 | Applied Qualitative Research | 3 |
| ERMA 7300 | Design and Analysis in Ed I | 3 |
| ERMA 7310 | Design & Analysis in Ed II | 3 |
| ERMA 8320 | Design and Analysis in Ed III | 3 |
| Select 60 Hours in @ 6000-8999 | 60 | |
| Total Hours | 88 | |
Biology Education — MEd (Alternative Certification)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Class A Education Program Checklist | ||
| Teaching Field: 12 hours | ||
| At least 1/3 of the program shall be in teaching field courses. | ||
| Select 12 hours of advisor-approved 6000-7000 level courses in Biology | 12 | |
| Professional Studies: 25 hours | ||
| CTSE 7510 | Resch Stus In Area Of Specztn | 3 |
| or CTSE 7530 | Org Of Pgm In Area Of Specztn | |
| CTSE 6100 | Curriculum/Teaching II Science | 3 |
| CTSE 7540 | Eval Of Pgm In Area Of Specztn | 3 |
| CTRD 6000 | Lang & Lit in Content Area 1 | 3 |
| RSED 6000 | Adv Survey Of Exceptionality 1 | 3 |
| CTSE 6240 | Clinic Residency Sem-Sci Ed 2 | 1 |
| CTSE 7920 | Clinical Residency 2 | 8 |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
- 1
RSED 6000 must be completed if a survey of special education course was not completed prior to unconditional admission. If a survey of special education course was completed prior to unconditional admission, the state diversity course requirement is fulfilled with CTRD 6000 Language and Literacy and the 3-hour course requirement for RSED 6000 will be waived resulting in 22 hours in Professional Studies and 34 total program hours.
- 2
Clearance for Clinical Residency includes completion of all other coursework. Exceptions require approval using the Student Petition Form.
In addition to the Graduate School requirement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on all AU courses carrying graduate credit, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 is required on all courses used to meet program requirements.
Coursework used to meet admission requirements cannot be used again to meet Alternative Class A program requirements.
All substitutions for required courses must be approved using the Course Substitution Form, including transfer work.
Undergraduate courses may be required by your advisory committee for your plan of study. This coursework is in addition to the total graduate program hours noted above and must be completed prior to Clinical Residency.
Biology Education — MEd (Certification)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Class A Program Checklist for Teaching Field | ||
| Teaching Field: 12 hours | ||
At least 1/3 of the program shall be in teaching field courses. | ||
| Select 12 hours of advisor-approved 6000-7000 level courses in Biology | 12 | |
| Survey of Special Education/Diversity Course: 3 hours | ||
| RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality OR state-approved diversity course 1 | 3 | |
| Additional Courses: 15 hours | 15 | |
| Required: 6-8 hours | ||
| Technology in Science Ed | ||
| Eval Of Pgm In Area Of Specztn | ||
| Practicum In Area Of Specztn 2 | ||
| Select the remaining 7-9 hours from the following: | ||
| Resch Stus In Area Of Specztn | ||
| Curr Teach In Area of Specztn | ||
| Org Of Pgm In Area Of Specztn | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Research And Thesis | ||
Other advisor-approved supporting courses 6000 level and above 3 | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
- 1
RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality must be used to fulfill requirement if survey of special education course was not completed for prior level certification. It may not be used to fulfill the requirement if a survey of special education course was completed for prior level certification. State-approved diversity courses for Auburn University are posted on the ALSDE website.
- 2
1 hour is required if teaching in area of certification at an approved school site or 3 hours required if not teaching in an area of certification.
- 3
Supporting courses must be applicable to the area of certification (e.g., research, assessment/evaluation, classroom management, pedagogy, human behavior/development, foundations, technology, teaching field).
In addition to the Graduate School requirement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on all AU courses carrying graduate credit, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 is required on all courses used to meet program requirements.
Coursework used to meet Class B certification requirements may not be used to meet requirements for Class A certification.
All substitutions for required courses must be approved using the Course Substitution Form, including transfer work.
Biology Education — EdS (Certification)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Class AA Program Checklist for Teaching Field | ||
| Teaching Field: 12 hours | ||
At least 1/3 of the program shall be in teaching field courses. | ||
| Select 12 hours of advisor-approved 6000-7000 level courses in Biology | 12 | |
| Survey of Special Education/Diversity Course: 3 hours 1 | 3 | |
RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality OR state-approved diversity course 1 | ||
| Additional Courses: 15 hours | ||
| Select 15 hours from the following: | 15 | |
| Technology in Science Ed | ||
| Resch Stus In Area Of Specztn 2 | ||
| Curr Teach In Area of Specztn | ||
| Org Of Pgm In Area Of Specztn | ||
| Eval Of Pgm In Area Of Specztn 2 | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| Practicum In Area Of Specztn 3 | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Field Project 3 | ||
Other advisor approved courses in Science Education | ||
Other advisor-approved supporting courses 6000 level and above 4 | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
- 1
RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality must be used to fulfill requirement if survey of special education course was not completed for prior level certification. It may not be used to fulfill the requirement if a survey of special education course was completed for prior level certification. State-approved diversity courses for Auburn University are posted on the ALSDE website.
- 2
CTSE 7510 required if a graduate level course in Research Studies in Science Education not previously completed; CTSE 7540 required if a graduate level course in evaluation in Science Education not previously completed.
- 3
To ensure a field experience, CTSE 7910 is required for those seeking Class AA certification only; this requirement is in addition to any practicum credit counted for Class A certification. CTSE 8980 is required for those seeking the EdS degree.
- 4
Supporting courses may not exceed 6 hours and must be applicable to the area of certification (e.g., research, assessment/evaluation, classroom management, pedagogy, human behavior/development, foundations, technology, teaching field).
In addition to the Graduate School requirement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on all AU courses carrying graduate credit, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 is required on all courses used to meet program requirements.
Coursework used to meet Class A certification requirements may not be used to meet requirements for Class AA certification.
All substitutions for required courses must be approved using the Course Substitution Form, including transfer work.
Biology Education — PhD
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Education - PhD | ||
| CTSE 8990 | Research And Dissertation | 10 |
| ERMA 7200 | Basic Methods in Educ Research | 3 |
| ERMA 7210 | Theory & Meth of Qual Research | 3 |
| ERMA 7220 | Applied Qualitative Research | 3 |
| ERMA 7300 | Design and Analysis in Ed I | 3 |
| ERMA 7310 | Design & Analysis in Ed II | 3 |
| ERMA 8320 | Design and Analysis in Ed III | 3 |
| Select 60 Hours in @ 6000-8999 | 60 | |
| Total Hours | 88 | |
Chemistry Education — MEd (Alternative Certification)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Class A Education Program Checklist | ||
| Teaching Field: 12 hours | ||
| At least 1/3 of the program shall be in teaching field courses. | ||
| Select 12 hours of advisor-approved 6000-7000 level courses in Chemistry | 12 | |
| Professional Studies: 25 hours | ||
| CTSE 7510 | Resch Stus In Area Of Specztn | 3 |
| or CTSE 7530 | Org Of Pgm In Area Of Specztn | |
| CTSE 6100 | Curriculum/Teaching II Science | 3 |
| CTSE 6101 Practicum Curriculum and Teaching II: Science | 1 | |
| CTSE 7540 | Eval Of Pgm In Area Of Specztn | 3 |
| CTRD 6000 | Lang & Lit in Content Area 1 | 3 |
| RSED 6000 | Adv Survey Of Exceptionality 1 | 3 |
| CTSE 6240 | Clinic Residency Sem-Sci Ed 2 | 1 |
| CTSE 7920 | Clinical Residency 2 | 8 |
| Total Hours | 37 | |
- 1
RSED 6000 must be completed if a survey of special education course was not completed prior to unconditional admission. If a survey of special education course was completed prior to unconditional admission, the state diversity course requirement is fulfilled with CTRD 6000 Language and Literacy and the 3-hour course requirement for RSED 6000 will be waived resulting in 22 hours in Professional Studies and 34 total program hours.
- 2
Clearance for Clinical Residency includes completion of all other coursework. Exceptions require approval using the Student Petition Form.
In addition to the Graduate School requirement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on all AU courses carrying graduate credit, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 is required on all courses used to meet program requirements.
Coursework used to meet admission requirements cannot be used again to meet Alternative Class A program requirements.
All substitutions for required courses must be approved using the Course Substitution Form, including transfer work.
Undergraduate courses may be required by your advisory committee for your plan of study. This coursework is in addition to the total graduate program hours noted above and must be completed prior to Clinical Residency.
Chemistry Education — MEd (Certification)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Class A Program Checklist for Teaching Field | ||
| Teaching Field: 12 hours | ||
At least 1/3 of the program shall be in teaching field courses. | ||
| Select 12 hours of advisor-approved 6000-7000 level courses in Chemistry | 12 | |
| Survey of Special Education/Diversity Course | 3 | |
| RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality OR state-approved diversity course 1 | ||
| Additional Courses: 15 hours | 15 | |
| Required: 6-8 hours | ||
| Technology in Science Ed | ||
| Eval Of Pgm In Area Of Specztn | ||
| Practicum In Area Of Specztn 2 | ||
| Select the remaining 7-9 hours from the following: | ||
| Resch Stus In Area Of Specztn | ||
| Curr Teach In Area of Specztn | ||
| Org Of Pgm In Area Of Specztn | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Research And Thesis | ||
Other advisor-approved supporting courses 6000 level and above 3 | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
- 1
RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality must be used to fulfill requirement if survey of special education course was not completed for prior level certification. It may not be used to fulfill the requirement if a survey of special education course was completed for prior level certification. State-approved diversity courses for Auburn University are posted on the ALSDE website.
- 2
1 hour is required if teaching in area of certification at an approved school site or 3 hours required if not teaching in an area of certification.
- 3
Supporting courses must be applicable to the area of certification (e.g., research, assessment/evaluation, classroom management, pedagogy, human behavior/development, foundations, technology, teaching field).
In addition to the Graduate School requirement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on all AU courses carrying graduate credit, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 is required on all courses used to meet program requirements.
Coursework used to meet Class B certification requirements may not be used to meet requirements for Class A certification.
All substitutions for required courses must be approved using the Course Substitution Form, including transfer work.
Chemistry Education — EdS (Certification)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Class AA Program Checklist for Teaching Field | ||
| Teaching Field: 12 hours | ||
At least 1/3 of the program shall be in teaching field courses. | ||
| Select 12 hours of advisor-approved 6000-7000 level courses in Chemistry | 12 | |
| Survey of Special Education/Diversity Course: 3 hours | 3 | |
RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality OR state-approved diversity course 1 | ||
| Additional Courses: 15 hours | ||
| Select 15 hours from the following: | 15 | |
| Technology in Science Ed | ||
| Resch Stus In Area Of Specztn 2 | ||
| Curr Teach In Area of Specztn | ||
| Org Of Pgm In Area Of Specztn | ||
| Eval Of Pgm In Area Of Specztn 2 | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| Practicum In Area Of Specztn 3 | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Field Project 3 | ||
Other advisor approved courses in Science Education | ||
Other advisor-approved supporting courses 6000 level and above 4 | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
- 1
RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality must be used to fulfill requirement if survey of special education course was not completed for prior level certification. It may not be used to fulfill the requirement if a survey of special education course was completed for prior level certification. State-approved diversity courses for Auburn University are posted on the ALSDE website.
- 2
CTSE 7510 required if a graduate level course in research studies in Science Education not previously completed; CTSE 7540 required if a graduate level course in evaluation in Science Education not previously completed.
- 3
To ensure a field experience, CTSE 7910 is required for those seeking Class AA certification only; this requirement is in addition to any practicum credit counted for Class A certification. CTSE 8980 is required for those seeking the EdS degree.
- 4
Supporting courses may not exceed 6 hours and must be applicable to the area of certification (e.g., research, assessment/evaluation, classroom management, pedagogy, human behavior/development, foundations, technology, teaching field).
In addition to the Graduate School requirement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on all AU courses carrying graduate credit, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 is required on all courses used to meet program requirements.
Coursework used to meet Class A certification requirements may not be used to meet requirements for Class AA certification.
All substitutions for required courses must be approved using the Course Substitution Form, including transfer work.
Chemistry Education — PhD
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry Education - PhD | ||
| CTSE 8990 | Research And Dissertation | 10 |
| ERMA 7200 | Basic Methods in Educ Research | 3 |
| ERMA 7210 | Theory & Meth of Qual Research | 3 |
| ERMA 7220 | Applied Qualitative Research | 3 |
| ERMA 7300 | Design and Analysis in Ed I | 3 |
| ERMA 7310 | Design & Analysis in Ed II | 3 |
| ERMA 8320 | Design and Analysis in Ed III | 3 |
| Select 60 Hours in @ 6000-8999 | 60 | |
| Total Hours | 88 | |
Physics Education — MEd (Alternative Certification)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Class A Education Program Checklist | ||
| Teaching Field: 12 hours | ||
| At least 1/3 of the program shall be in teaching field courses. | ||
| Select 12 hours of advisor-approved 6000-7000 level courses in Physics | 12 | |
| Professional Studies: 25 hours | ||
| CTSE 7510 | Resch Stus In Area Of Specztn | 3 |
| or CTSE 7530 | Org Of Pgm In Area Of Specztn | |
| CTSE 6100 | Curriculum/Teaching II Science | 3 |
| CTSE 6101 Practicum Curriculum and Teaching II: Science | 1 | |
| CTRD 6000 | Lang & Lit in Content Area 1 | 3 |
| CTSE 7540 | Eval Of Pgm In Area Of Specztn | 3 |
| RSED 6000 | Adv Survey Of Exceptionality 1 | 3 |
| CTSE 6240 | Clinic Residency Sem-Sci Ed 2 | 1 |
| CTSE 7920 | Clinical Residency 2 | 8 |
| Total Hours | 37 | |
- 1
RSED 6000 must be completed if a survey of special education course was not completed prior to unconditional admission. If a survey of special education course was completed prior to unconditional admission, the state diversity course requirement is fulfilled with CTRD 6000 Language and Literacy and the 3-hour course requirement for RSED 6000 will be waived resulting in 22 hours in Professional Studies and 34 total program hours.
- 2
Clearance for Clinical Residency includes completion of all other coursework. Exceptions require approval using the Student Petition Form.
In addition to the Graduate School requirement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on all AU courses carrying graduate credit, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 is required on all courses used to meet program requirements.
Coursework used to meet admission requirements cannot be used again to meet Alternative Class A program requirements.
All substitutions for required courses must be approved using the Course Substitution Form, including transfer work.
Undergraduate courses may be required by your advisory committee for your plan of study. This coursework is in addition to the total graduate program hours noted above and must be completed prior to Clinical Residency.
Physics Education — MEd (Certification)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Class A Program Checklist for Teaching Field | ||
| Teaching Field: 12 hours | ||
At least 1/3 of the program shall be in teaching field courses. | ||
| Select 12 hours of advisor-approved 6000-7000 level courses in Physics | 12 | |
| Survey of Special Education/Diversity Course: 3 hours | ||
| RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality OR state-approved diversity course 1 | 3 | |
| Additional Courses: 15 hours | 15 | |
| Required: 6-8 hours | ||
| Technology in Science Ed | ||
| Eval Of Pgm In Area Of Specztn | ||
| Practicum In Area Of Specztn 2 | ||
| Select the remaining 7-9 hours from the following: | ||
| Resch Stus In Area Of Specztn | ||
| Curr Teach In Area of Specztn | ||
| Org Of Pgm In Area Of Specztn | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Research And Thesis | ||
Other advisor-approved supporting courses 6000 level and above 3 | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
- 1
RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality must be used to fulfill requirement if survey of special education course was not completed for prior level certification. It may not be used to fulfill the requirement if a survey of special education course was completed for prior level certification. State-approved diversity courses for Auburn University are posted on the ALSDE website.
- 2
1 hour is required if teaching in area of certification at an approved school site or 3 hours required if not teaching in an area of certification.
- 3
Supporting courses must be applicable to the area of certification (e.g., research, assessment/evaluation, classroom management, pedagogy, human behavior/development, foundations, technology, teaching field).
In addition to the Graduate School requirement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on all AU courses carrying graduate credit, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 is required on all courses used to meet program requirements.
Coursework used to meet Class B certification requirements may not be used to meet requirements for Class A certification.
All substitutions for required courses must be approved using the Course Substitution Form, including transfer work.
Physics Education — EdS (Certification)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Class AA Program Checklist for Teaching Field | ||
| Teaching Field: 12 hours | ||
At least 1/3 of the program shall be in teaching field courses. | ||
| Select 12 hours of advisor-approved 6000-7000 level courses in Physics | 12 | |
| Survey of Special Education/Diversity Course: 3 hours | 3 | |
RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality OR state-approved diversity course 1 | ||
| Additional Courses: 15 hours | ||
| Select 15 hours from the following: | 15 | |
| Technology in Science Ed | ||
| Resch Stus In Area Of Specztn 2 | ||
| Curr Teach In Area of Specztn | ||
| Org Of Pgm In Area Of Specztn | ||
| Eval Of Pgm In Area Of Specztn 2 | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| Practicum In Area Of Specztn 3 | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Field Project 3 | ||
Other advisor-approved supporting courses 6000 level and above 4 | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
- 1
RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality must be used to fulfill requirement if survey of special education course was not completed for prior level certification. It may not be used to fulfill the requirement if a survey of special education course was completed for prior level certification. State-approved diversity courses for Auburn University are posted on the ALSDE website.
- 2
CTSE 7510 required if a graduate level course in research studies in Science Education not previously completed; CTSE 7540 required if a graduate level course in evaluation in Science Education not previously completed.
- 3
To ensure a field experience, CTSE 7910 is required for those seeking Class AA certification only; this requirement is in addition to any practicum credit counted for Class A certification. CTSE 8980 is required for those seeking the EdS degree.
- 4
Supporting courses must be applicable to the area of certification (e.g., research, assessment/evaluation, classroom management, pedagogy, human behavior/development, foundations, technology, teaching field).
In addition to the Graduate School requirement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on all AU courses carrying graduate credit, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 is required on all courses used to meet program requirements.
Coursework used to meet Class A certification requirements may not be used to meet requirements for Class AA certification.
All substitutions for required courses must be approved using the Course Substitution Form, including transfer work.
Physics Education — PhD
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Physics Education - PhD | ||
| CTSE 8990 | Research And Dissertation | 10 |
| ERMA 7200 | Basic Methods in Educ Research | 3 |
| ERMA 7210 | Theory & Meth of Qual Research | 3 |
| ERMA 7220 | Applied Qualitative Research | 3 |
| ERMA 7300 | Design and Analysis in Ed I | 3 |
| ERMA 7310 | Design & Analysis in Ed II | 3 |
| ERMA 8320 | Design and Analysis in Ed III | 3 |
| Select 60 Hours in @ 6000-8999 | 60 | |
| Total Hours | 88 | |