2013–2014 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

One of the following one-credit hour courses:
PED 1046 Introduction to Weightlifting
PED 1060 Introduction to Tennis
PED 1070 Introduction to Team Sports
PED 1080 Introduction to Golf
PED 1160 Intercollegiate Athletics*
*Requires participation in any approved intercollegiate varsity team sport.
GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
Master of Arts in Teaching ____________________
Major Code: 8150 Degree Awarded: Master of Arts
Age Restriction: N Admission status: graduate
Delivery Mode/s: classroom, field Location/s: main campus
Admission Materials: résumé,
objectives
This post-baccalaureate program is for individuals with bachelor’s
degrees in content areas, who are either current teachers with 3-year
temporary teaching certificates or are planning to enter the teaching
field. The program is designed to help students earn an advanced degree
while also completing coursework that can lead to Florida teacher
certification. It consists of a minimum of 30 graduate credit hours.
Admission Requirements
An applicant must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college
or university in mathematics or science, or in an area in which
state certification is sought.
Degree Requirements
A minimum grade point average of 3.0 must be maintained throughout
the program. Students must also satisfy a field experience requirement
that can be met either by a concurrent part- or full-time teaching
position or by completing concurrent field experience courses
taken either at Florida Tech or another accredited university. Students
must pass the Professional Education Florida Teacher Certification
Examination and an oral final program examination, which is given
in the last semester of enrollment.
Curriculum
At least 10 courses (minimum 30 credit hours) are required, as follows:
EDS 5051 Methods and Management of Middle
and High School Teaching...................................................... 3
EDS 5055 Foundations and Management of Classroom Instruction ...... 3
EDS 5060 ESOL Teaching Strategies ..................................................... 3
EDS 5067 Measurement and Evaluation ................................................. 3
EDS 5071 Methods and Strategies for Teaching Middle and High
School Science or EDS 5072 Methods and Strategies for
Teaching Middle and High School Mathematics or
EDS 5073 Methods and Strategies for Teaching Specific
Middle and High School Content .......................................... 3
EDS 5135 Reading in the Content Area .................................................. 3
EDS 5203 Theories and Trends in Education ......................................... 3
EDS 5226 Introduction to Computers in Education ............................... 3
Electives ................................................................................. 6
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED.......................................... 30
All courses except EDS 5071, EDS 5072 or EDS 5073, and the electives
must be taken at Florida Tech. Electives and a methods course
in an area other than mathematics or science may be transferred from
graduate-level studies elsewhere, subject to faculty approval.
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Graduate Certificate—Teaching*
GCP Code: 8004 Admission Status: graduate
Age Restriction: N Location/s: main campus
The graduate certificate is for students seeking an alternative route
to professional certification in Florida. This certificate program is a
subset of the MAT degree program and is designed for individuals
who hold bachelor’s degrees in content areas and are current teachers
with 3-year temporary teaching certificates. It consists of six graduate
courses that prepare teachers for state certification. The certificate may
be completed in two regular terms and a summer session. The credit
hours may be applied within five years of completion to the MAT.
Admission Requirements
An applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in mathematics or science,
or in an area in which state certification is sought, from an
accredited college or university, and be currently teaching with temporary
certification.
Certificate Requirements*
The Graduate Certificate requires passing the six courses (18 credit
hours) listed below with a grade point average of at least 3.0. All
courses must be taken at Florida Tech.
EDS 5051 Methods and Management of Middle
and High School Teaching...................................................... 3
EDS 5055 Foundations and Management of Classroom Instruction ...... 3
EDS 5060 ESOL Teaching Strategies ..................................................... 3
EDS 5067 Measurement and Evaluation ................................................. 3
EDS 5071 Methods and Strategies of Teaching Middle and High
School Science or EDS 5072 Methods and Strategies of
Teaching Middle and High School Mathematics or
EDS 5073 Methods and Strategies for Teaching Specific
Middle and High School Content .......................................... 3
EDS 5135 Reading in the Content Area .................................................. 3
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED.......................................... 18
*Curriculum guided by state requirements and subject to change.
Master of Education ________________________
Major Code: 8116 Degree Awarded: Master of Education
Age Restriction: N Admission status: graduate, Extended Studies
Delivery Mode/s: classroom, lab Location/s: main campus, Redstone/Huntsville
Admission Materials: 3 letters of
recommendation, résumé, objectives
This degree program is designed for working professionals who seek
to further their education and enhance their teaching practice. It
is appropriate for teachers at any grade level and in any subject
matter area. This program is designed to help teachers expand their
knowledge of relevant educational foundations, theory, method, and
research, as well as their ability to relate and apply these to teaching
and schooling practices.
Admission Requirements
The master’s program is designed for individuals who already hold a
bachelor’s degree or better from an accredited college of university.
Applicants should have a GPA of 3.0 or better for regular admission
and should submit a résumé, statement of objectives and three letters
of recommendation.
Degree Requirements
The degree of Master of Education is conferred on students who have
successfully completed 30 credit hours as specified in an approved
program plan, with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, and who have
received a passing grade on the final program oral examination taken
during the last semester of registration.