M.Ed. in Middle Grades Concentration Areas: Math & Science Program Flyer

Georgia ONmyLine M.Ed. in Middle Grades Concentration Areas: Math & Science

This program is an on-line collaborative degree with North Georgia College and State University. Math and Science are the two concentration areas of study for this on-line M.Ed. program.

The M.Ed. in Middle Grades Concentration Areas: Math and Science is an advanced degree, offering in-service middle grades teachers the opportunity to pursue advanced training in their teaching fields. Current certification in Middle Grades Math and/or Science is required for admission to the degree program, in order for the candidate to be considered for a teaching certificate upgrade. The degree is awarded through the NCATE accredited Dewar College of Education & Human Services at Valdosta State University. Top graduate faculty from Valdosta State University and North Georgia College and State University teach the courses. This 12-course program can be completed in four consecutive semesters – about 16 months - with full-time enrollment. Courses are offered on a continuous basis, allowing for part-time enrollment. All course-work, including exams, is done online. No campus visits are required to complete the program.

  • Special Requirements: Students must be employed teachers and hold a clear/renewable teaching certificate in Middle Grades Math and/or Middle Grades Science to be eligible for a certificate upgrade.
  • Delivery: The program is fully online, with no on-campus attendance requirements. Students conduct all work online, including team projects, exams, discussion posts, and case studies. Students have access to online academic resources, such as the library. Courses are asynchronous; there are no scheduled online meetings except those you might make with peers for group work.
  • Technology: Students must have access to a digital video camera to record performance for remote classroom observation. A webcam is an option for this requirement in some cases and can be useful for video conferencing with instructor or peers. Students must purchase the LiveText portfolio assessment application and should have high speed internet access. Additional software may be required.
  • Transfer credit: A maximum of 9 semester hours of graduate coursework may be considered; they must be less than 7 years of age at the point of completing this program. Requests for transfer credit prior to entering the M.Ed. program must be documented in the form of an official transcript during the admission process. Eligibility is determined by the student’s academic advisor.
  • Cost: Please see the Fees / Aid link for details.
  • Financial Aid: Student loans are available through the VSU Office of Financial Aid - 229-333-5935. Though limited, there are potential scholarship opportunities, such as the Teach Grant.

For information about Admissions and Graduation requirements, please visit this program's page on the Graduate School website.

Visit the Middle Grades M.Ed page in Majors & Degrees for general info about the field and degree.

For course descriptions, please visit this program's page in the VSU catalog


M.Ed. in Middle Grades Concentration Areas: Math & Science

Program of Study

Offered only in:

Course Number / Name

Hours

Master’s Core (15 Semester Hours)

Fall

MGMS 7200  Conceptualizing Middle Level Learning and Diversity in Context

3

Summer

MGMS 7240  Instructional Leadership and Assessment

3

Spring

MGMS 7300  Collaboration and Professionalism

3

Spring & Fall

MGMS 7100  Research Methodology in Education

3

Fall

MGMS 7000  Professional Development Seminar I

3

Math Content (9 Semester Hours)

Spring

MATH 5180  Mathematics for Middle School Teachers – Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in either MATH 1101 or MATH 1111. 

3

Summer

MATH 5190  Algebra and Geometry for Teachers - Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in either MATH 2261 or MATH 3180.

3

Summer

MATH 6161  Mathematical Reasoning - Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in either MATH 3162 or MATH 3180 or permission of the instructor

3

Science Content (9 Semester Hours)

Summer

MGMS 7400  Physical Science for Middle School

3

Fall

MGMS 7401  Chemistry, Earth Science, and Astronomy for Middle Grades

3

Spring

MGMS 7402  Life Science and Natural History for Middle Grades

3

Capstone Course (3 Semester Hours)

Spring & Fall

MGMS 7650  Teaching Practicum - Final course taken

3

Total Required for the Degree

36

Submit all documentation to: 
Graduate School
Valdosta State University
1500 N. Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA 31698-0005
Fax: 229 -245 -3853
Email: gradapps@valdosta.edu

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