The MS degree described below is in the School of Education at the University at Albany. This unofficial web page is provided for the convenience of students who are prospective Earth Sciences middle and high school teachers, because this is the description of the masters degree offered by the University at Albany that they would have to complete in order to be qualified to teach in New York State.
The following text is taken verbatim from its hiding place deep down in this official web page:
http://www.albany.edu/grad/department_educational_theory_practice.html
and more information can be found on this page: http://www.albany.edu/etap/graduate_programs/teacher_certification/MSSE.htm

THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION

The MSSE offers a strong research-based preparation for prospective classroom teachers at Grades 7-12 in English, World Languages (French, Spanish), Social Studies, Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science), and Mathematics. The program provides course work linked to fieldwork at school sites, and seminars that enhance students' pedagogical and content knowledge. The program emphasizes reflective practice, preparing teachers for a lifelong process of professional development and inquiry. Students have opportunities to work with diverse student groups, explore the integration of technology into teaching and curriculum, and understand the history and development of schooling within American society. The program is based on 3 full semesters of study, leading to a masters degree and initial certification to teach in grades 7-12 in New York State schools

Admission  Requirements

Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA overall and in a major in the prospective teaching field
3 letters of recommendation, with at least two from college teachers in the content area
A competitive Praxis Exam I score
Two semesters of a world language other than English
Evidence of effective social skills for working in secondary school classroom 
Commitment to the subject area and teaching adolescents
A personal interview
For MSSE in Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Earth Science): general coursework in all four science areas and in mathematics, as well as a major (or equivalent) in the area they wish to teach
For detailed information on specific course requirements equivalent to a major (36 credit minimum) in the appropriate content area, consult the Pathways in Education Center in the School of Education

Program (42 credits)

Foundations of Education
E Tap 512 Teachers in Context (3)
E Psy 522 Adolescent Development (3)
E Psy 540 Assessment in Education (3)
E Spe 562 Characteristics of and Methods for Teaching Exceptional Secondary Students in Inclusive Settings (3)

Methods and Field Experiences (Concentration in English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, or World Languages, as appropriate)
E Tap 590 Teaching Middle School: Methods and Field Experience (6)
E Tap 690 Teaching High School: Methods and Field Experience (9)
E Tap 652 Teaching in the Secondary School (3)

Technology and Media
E Tap 638 Media Literacy (3)

Literacy. One of:
E Tap 530 Reading and Writing across the Curriculum (for concentrations in Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, or World Languages (3)
E Tap 655L Teaching Composition in the Secondary School (for concentration in English) (3)

Advanced Study in Content Area
6 graduate credits taken from the student’s academic content area

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