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All teacher education programs include a clinical/field component. If you have been convicted of a felony, your criminal history record may impede your ability to complete this program and/or become a NYS certified teacher. Please review Buffalo State's Admission of Persons with Prior Felony Convictions Policy.
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The master of science in physics education is designed for teachers who wish to combine advanced work in physics with graduate work in education.
1 A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale). An average B grade in University Physics I and II from an accredited college or university.
2. An application packet, including a personal statement and three letters of reference.
3. An interview may be required.
4. Initial certificate in Physics 7-12.
In addition, all applicants should review the Admission to a Graduate Program section in the Graduate Catalog.
Physics Content with Model Pedagogy 18 cr
PHY 510 REGENT'S PHYSICS 6
PHY 620 MECHANICS FOR HIGH-SCHOOL TEACHERS 6
PHY 622 ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM FOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS 6
Elective Courses 9 cr (Select 3 from the following)
PHY 518 WAVE PHENOMENA AND OPTICS FOR TEACHERS
PHY 520 MODERN PHYSICS FOR TEACHERS
PHY 525 NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS FOR TEACHERS
SCI 527 CURRENT TOPICS IN SCIENCE
SCI 632 CURRICULAR TRENDS IN SCIENCE TEACHING IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL
SCI 664 TEACHING SCIENCE WITH TECHNOLOGY
SCI 685 EVALUATION IN SCIENCE EDUCATION
Seminar 3 cr
PHY 500 PHYSICS EDUCATION RESEARCH SEMINAR 3
Master’s Project 3 cr
PHY 690 MASTER'S PROJECT 3
All courses are 3 credit hours unless otherwise indicated.
Total Required Credit Hours 33 cr
