2013–2014 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

Curriculum
Required Courses (12 credit hours)
EDS 5070 Educational Statistics ............................................................. 3
EDS 5081 Research 1 .............................................................................. 3
EDS 5095 Essentials of Educational Research ........................................ 3
EDS 5203 Theories and Trends in Education ......................................... 3
Electives (18 credit hours from the following)
EDS 5051 Methods and Management of Middle and Secondary
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 ........................................................................ 3
EDS 5072 Methods and Strategies of Teaching Middle and High
School Mathematics ............................................................... 3
EDS 5073 Methods and Strategies for Teaching Specific Middle
and High School Content ............................................... 3
EDS 5226 Introduction to Computers in Education ....................... 3
EDS 5298 Current Topics in Science Education ............................. 3
EDS 5410 Foundations of Environmental Education...................... 3
EDS 5420 Methods in Ecology and Environmental
Science Content ............................................................. 3
EDS 5430 Methods for Environmental Problems and
Issue Investigation .......................................................... 3
EDS 5440 Methods for Citizenship and Environmental
Responsibility ................................................................. 3
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED.......................................... 30
Elementary Science Education, M.Ed. _____________
Major Code: 8118 Degree Awarded: Master of Education
Age Restriction: N Admission status: graduate
Delivery Mode/s: classroom, lab Location/s: main campus
Admission Materials: 3 letters of
recommendation, résumé, objectives
This degree program is designed for the elementary school teacher
and focuses on the theory and practice of teaching, and provides professional
development that is applicable to teaching science in the
elementary classroom.
Admission Requirements
This program is designed for individuals who already hold a bachelor’s
degree or better, and are currently teaching in grades 1–6.
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 in Elementary Science 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.
Curriculum
EDS 5081 Research 1 or EDS 5250 Case Study: Science Education ..... 3
EDS 5095 Essentials of Educational Research ........................................ 3
EDS 5120 Content and Methods in Science Education
for Lower-level Elementary Grades ........................................ 4
EDS 5130 Content and Methods in Science Education
for Upper-level Elementary Grades ........................................ 4
EDS 5203 Theories and Trends in Educations ........................................ 3
EDS 5298 Current Topics in Science Education ..................................... 3
EDS 5420 Methods in Ecology and Environmental
Science Content or EDS 5430 Methods for Environmental
Problems and Issue Investigation ........................................... 3
Electives ................................................................................. 7
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED.......................................... 30
Computer Education, M.S. ____________________
Major Code: 8129 Degree Awarded: Master of Science
Age Restriction: N Admission status: graduate
Delivery Mode/s: classroom, field Location/s: main campus
Admission Materials: résumé,
objectives
The master’s degree in computer education is designed for all teachers
and others who want to further their education in the use of computers
and related technology in schools or other instructional settings.
It is appropriate for teachers at any grade level and for any subject
matter area. The curricula are designed for students with minimal
background in computers.
The degree is intended for students interested in teaching with
technology and computers, and teaching computer applications and
computer literacy.
The master’s degree in computer education can be earned either on a
full-time or part-time basis. All courses are available in the late afternoon
or evening. Students can select either a thesis or nonthesis option.
The goal of the program is to prepare graduates to teach computer
literacy; use technology and computers in a wide variety of educational
settings; and evaluate and create educational software materials.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree. General admission requirements
and the process for applying are presented in the Academic
Overview section.
Degree Requirements
The master’s degree in computer education is conferred on students
who have successfully completed 30 credit hours including
six credit hours of thesis (thesis option), or six credit hours of
restricted electives that may include three credit hours of research
chosen with the approval of the student’s advisor and department
head (nonthesis option). The thesis option concludes with an oral
thesis presentation/defense. The nonthesis option concludes with
an oral final program examination. Up to 12 credit hours of appropriate
transfer credit may be applied.
Curriculum
The following core courses are required:
EDS 5051 Methods and Management of Middle and Secondary
School Teaching ..................................................................... 3
EDS 5070 Educational Statistics* ........................................................... 3
EDS 5095 Essentials of Educational Research* ...................................... 3
EDS 5203 Theories and Trends in Education* ........................................ 3
EDS 5226 Introduction to Computers in Education ............................... 3
EDS 5227 Educational Software Evaluation and Design ........................ 3
*These three courses must be taken at Florida Tech. Exceptions may be
considered only through a written petition to be reviewed by the department’s
graduate faculty.
Students selecting the option with thesis take the six core courses
plus six credit hours of thesis (EDS 5999), a current topics in computer
education course (EDS 5299) and one computer science or
computer education elective, for a total of 30 credit hours.
Students selecting the nonthesis option take the six core courses plus
a current topics in computer education course (EDS 5299), one computer
science or computer education elective, and six semester credit
hours of restricted electives that may include three credit hours of
research (EDS 5081), for a total of 30 credit hours.
2013–2014 Degree Programs—College of Science 203