Overview
The program in Secondary Education - Science at Columbus State University provides advanced professional and pedagogical studies that develop expertise in the knowledge, skills, and habits of accomplished teachers.
Educator Preparation at Columbus State University is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), formerly the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
All educator preparation programs are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates will:
- demonstrate expertise in understanding and using content knowledge
- demonstrate expertise in implementing effective instruction to help every student succeed
- demonstrate expertise in assessing instruction, both the effect on individuals and on programs, and using assessment data to improve teaching and learning
- display values, commitments, dispositions, and habits associated with accomplished teaching including application of educational research to teaching and learning.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Research Methods
- Seminar: Foundations of Collaborative Student Support
- Trends/Issues in Middle Grades/Sec Education
- Teacher Inquiry and Investigation
- Teaching Science n the Secondary School
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
36-38
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Natural Sciences Secondary Education View 297 other Masters in Secondary Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 (regular admission) or 2.50 (provisional admission) on all undergraduate work at an accredited United States institution in fulfillment of the requirements for a baccalaureate degree
- A clear renewable teaching license or documentation of eligibility for certification (approved program completion and applicable licensure exam scores)
- The successful applicant must not have a criminal record or discharge from the armed services that would prevent recommendation for related teacher certifications
Tuition Fee
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International
9804 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4902 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
9804 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4902 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
2520 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1260 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Columbus
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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