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Leadership in Elementary Science Teaching Graduate Certificate
The Program
This 4 course certificate for elementary and middle school teachers concentrates on the nature of science, science content, and science teaching.
- Earn Act 48 credit knowing that most courses apply towards a master's degree or certification
The Curriculum
To access graduate course schedules:
http://schedule.psu.edu/search.cfm
| Course # |
Course Name |
Summer
2012 Schedule
|
Fall
2012 Schedule |
| Science Content |
|
|
| Science Teaching (choose 2 courses) |
|
|
| SCIED 597 |
Special Topics: Astrobiology for Everyone
Summer - 50% online |
Summer 2012 |
N/A |
| SCIED 597 |
Special Topics: Food Science for Teachers |
N/A |
N/A |
| SCIED 597 |
Special Topics: Strategies for Teaching and Assessment |
N/A |
Fall 2012 |
| SCIED 597 |
Computer Tools for Inquiry-based Science Teaching |
N/A |
N/A |
| SCIED 597 |
Science Education Curriculum |
N/A |
N/A |
| Research (choose 1 course) |
|
|
| CI 400 |
Introduction to Research Literature
Summer - 80% online |
Summer 2012 |
N/A |
| CI 501 |
Teaching as Inquiry |
N/A |
N/A |
Getting Started
You may request a Graduate Certificate after completing the requirements with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Graduate Degree Options
Check with an academic adviser to see how these courses may apply toward an M.Ed. in Science Education or an M.Ed. in Instructional Leadership.
