Master of Science in Science Education (Grades 7-12)

Syracuse University

Bachelors degree and a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 An science content area major or a 30-credit major equivalent determined via transcript review: Biology certification: Biology major OR coursework in organismic biology; genetics/molecular/cell biology; and population biology/ecology Chemistry certification: Chemistry major OR coursework in inorganic, organic, analytical, and ohysical chemistry (including engineering) Earth Science certification: Earth Science or Geology Major OR coursework in earth history; paleontology; mineralogy; structural geology; hydrology; and glacial geology. Coursework may also include geology; meteorology; or astronomy Physics certification: Physics major OR coursework in mechanics; electricity; thermodynamics; modern physics such as relativity, kinetic theory, and quantum theory. Coursework may also include optics; circuits; or particle physics. Official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate study A personal essay describing the candidates beliefs about student learning, commitment to educational access for all, enthusiasm for learning, willingness to foster collaboration, and ethics 3 letters of recommendation from professors and/or employers Prior experiences working with youth Resume or CV GRE not required (optional)