Learning Contract (PDF) - Hamline University

Learning Contract: Physics 9-12/ Science 5-8 Revised 5/02
Hamline University - Graduate School of Education
Master of Arts in Teaching
Student Name:_____________________________________
Education Coursework GPA (NEED 3.0):___________
Phone #: _ ID/SSN: Content Area GPA (NEED 3.0):____________
Praxis I: Pre-Professional Skills Test
Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching
Y/N
Y/N
Praxis II: Content Area Y/N
Licensure Requirements Course #/Institution Credits/Grade Initial Assessment Student Teaching Licensure
Education Courses
GED 7815 Schools and Society, 4cr Y/N Y/N Y/N
GED 7825 Educational Psychology, 4cr Y/N Y/N Y/N
GED 7862 Education and Cultural Diversity, 4cr Y/N Y/N Y/N
GED 7864 Families, Schools, and Communities, 2cr Y/N Y/N Y/N
GED 7871 Teaching Literacy in the Middle and Secondary School/5-12, 2cr Y/N Y/N Y/N
GED 7872 Exceptionality, 2cr Y/N Y/N Y/N
GED 7869 Theory to Practice/5-8, 2cr Y/N Y/N Y/N
GED 7875 Teaching in the Secondary School, 4cr Y/N Y/N Y/N
GED 7874 Teaching Science in the Middle and Secondary School/5-12, 4cr Y/N Y/N Y/N
GED 7895 Secondary Student Teaching/5-12, 8cr Y/N Y/N Y/N
Physics Courses
PHYS 1150/1230 General Physics I, 4cr Y/N Y/N Y/N

PHYS 1160/1240 General Physics II, 4cr Y/N Y/N Y/N
PHYS 3520 Physical Optics, 4cr Y/N Y/N Y/N
PHYS 3540 Intro to Relativity & Quantum Mechanics, 4cr Y/N Y/N Y/N
PHYS 3550 Atomic: Molecular, Nuclear, and Solid State Physics, 4cr Y/N Y/N Y/N
PHYS 3940 Intro to Electromagnetic Field Theory, 4cr Y/N Y/N Y/N
PHYS 5900 Junior Seminar, 0.5cr (Two Semesters) Y/N Y/N Y/N
PHYS 5910 Senior Seminar, 0.5cr (Two Semesters) Y/N Y/N Y/N
Choose One:
PHYS 5930 Theoretical Mechanics, 4cr Y/N Y/N Y/N
PHYS 5940 Advanced Electromagnetic Field Theory, 4cr Y/N Y/N Y/N
PHYS 5950 Intro to Quantum Mechanics, 4cr Y/N Y/N Y/N
Two Additional Physics Courses
Y/N Y/N Y/N
Y/N Y/N Y/N
Science 5-8 Courses
BIO 1800 Principles of Ecology & Evolution, 4cr Y/N Y/N Y/N
BIO 1850 Principles of Cell Biology, 4cr Y/N Y/N Y/N
CHEM 1130 General Chemistry, 4cr Y/N Y/N Y/N
CHEM 1140 General Chemistry, 4cr Y/N Y/N Y/N
Physical Geology (Not offered at HU) Y/N Y/N Y/N
Astronomy (Not offered at HU) Y/N Y/N Y/N

Related Courses
MATH 1170 Calculus I, 4cr Y/N Y/N Y/N
MATH 1180 Calculus II, 4cr Y/N Y/N Y/N
MATH 3320 Multivariable and Vector Calculus, 4cr Y/N Y/N Y/N
One additional MATH course (3000 or 5000 level), 4cr Y/N Y/N Y/N
One computer programming course, 4cr Y/N Y/N Y/N
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Student Signature Program Assistant Program Assistant
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Date Date Date
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Advisor Signature Advisor Signature Director Signature
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Date Date Date
Courses taken through another accredited institution may be substituted with the approval of your advisor or the Coordinator of Licensure Programs. Up to 8 credits in education
may be accepted, whereas all credits in the content area may be transferred into the program.
Note to Student: Send documentation for outstanding equivalent courses to the Program Assistant.

Three additional courses are required to complete the Master of Arts in Teaching Program
Education and Public Policy, 4cr Y/N Y/N Y/N
Research Methods, 4cr Y/N Y/N Y/N
Capstone (Thesis), 4cr Y/N Y/N Y/N
ORIGINAL FOR MAT PROGRAM ASSISTANT, COPY TO STUDENT AND ADVISOR
Advisors
Reminder about 3.0 GPA needed.
Student Information Form.
Gave immunization information.
Gave orientation date.
MAT policies.
Web Class Schedule.
List Serv Directions.