Long Beach , Californiaasdasds , United States
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Overview
The department maintains close ties with teachers, schools and informal science institutions in the greater Long Beach area. It undertakes projects aimed at pre-K through university students. From the Head Start on Science project which develops a "sense of wonder" and excitement preschool and Kindergarten children, their teachers and parents to outreach and professional development for inservice elementary and secondary teachers, and support for preservice teachers and informal science educators, the department hosts a wide variety of grants and projects impacting the entire preK-16 and informal science education community. Learn more in the Elementary and Middle School Science Education programme at California State University Long Beach.
The programme
Although aimed at those with a Multiple Subject credential, the program may also be appropriate for Single Subject teachers interested in increasing the breadth of their scientific knowledge. Students completing this option will be prepared to assume positions of greater science leadership at their schools or districts, or go on to further graduate study in Science Education.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Current Issues and Research in Science Education
- Science Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Models
- Nature of Science
- Directed Research
- Life Science Applications for K-8 Teachers
- Earth Sciences Applications for K-8 Teachers
- Physical Science Applications for K-8 Teachers
- Thesis
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Early Childhood Education View 363 other Masters in Early Childhood Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 2.7
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- A California Multiple Subject credential, Single Subject Science Teaching credential, or other instructional experience deemed equivalent by the Graduate Studies Committee. In the case of informal science educators, this must be evidenced by letters from employers provided on institutional letterhead;
- A GPA of at least 3.0 for the last 60 units of study completed
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college.
- A good standing at the last institution attended.
- At least a 2.5 grade point average in the last 60 upper division semester units attempted, independent of when and where the baccalaureate was granted. The entire semester or quarter in which the 60 units began will be used in this calculation
Tuition Fee
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International
3588 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 3588 USD per year and a duration of . -
National
3588 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 3588 USD per year and a duration of .
Funding
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