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University of Wyoming

MSNS Middle Level Science
 

The SMTC Master of Science in Natural Sciences – Middle Level Science Option (MLS) is designed for elementary, middle school, and general science teachers who want to deepen their understanding of science concepts and environments that support teaching and learning science.  The program is based on national and state science standards, addressing the need for high quality teacher status in science education.  Courses provide content and pedagogy through interdisciplinary connections and contextual applications to real word situations.   Unifying themes and processes in science and the view of science as inquiry drive the courses.  Courses with a focus on science content, instructional strategies, and research rotate on a three summer sequence among interdisciplinary problems drawn from the disciplines of physical science, earth science, and life science.  The 24 hours of courses specifically designed for this program are offered only in the summer.

The MSNS- Science program must include 30 hours of course work with a:

· Minimum of 24 hours in biological sciences, physical sciences, or mathematics

·  15 hours in natural sciences (NASC prefix)

· 9 hours from appropriate science and mathematics courses in other departments

· Completion of a Plan B paper

The Summer 2008 session runs from June 9th through July 3rd. Classes are expected to be held Monday through Thursday only. The courses that are offered are listed below. TO apply select the “Applications” link.
 

Short Course Descriptions - Coming Soon

Plan B Paper Description.

MSNS Middle Level Science

Summer 2008

 

NASC 5130

Life Science in Global Context

3

ENTO 5601

Insects for Teachers

1

SOC 4890

Global Populations & Environments

1

NASC 5690

Science, Technology and Society – Plan B Research

2

BOT 4790

Field Techniques

1

Semester Credit Total

8

Summer 2009

 

NASC 5110

Physical Science

3

NASC 5600

Math & Stats in Science Teaching

2

NASC 5510

Integrated Instructional Strategies

2

EE 4800

Energy Policies and Impacts

1

Semester Credit Total

8

 + 6 Additional Credits for a total of 30

 

Summer 2010

Credits

NASC 5120

Earth Science in Global Context

3

ASTR 4000

Astronomy for Teachers

2

NASC 5760

Natural Science Assessment

2

NASC 5690

Instructional Technology

1

Semester Credit Total

8


TEACHING ENDORSEMENT OPTION

The Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB)  has approved the Middle-Level Science Program (MLS) at the University of Wyoming for the add-on endorsement in Middle-Level Science for practicing middle-level teachers. The MSNS Middle Level Science endorsement requires completion of only the 24 hours in the table above.  All candidates for the endorsement program must:

· Hold a current teaching certificate

· Not hold a college degree or current teaching certificate in science

· Be admitted to the UW Graduate School in either degree seeking or non-degree seeking status

· Submit a MLS Program application, resume, college transcripts, SMTC MLS Writing Sample, and letter of support from an appropriate school administrator (e.g. superintendent or principal)

APPLYING FOR ENDORSEMENT: After completing the coursework apply for the endorsement by

· Downloading an application for endorsement from the Professional Teaching Standards Board  (PTSB): http://ptsb.state.wy.us/applicationsList.asp. Choose "Add subject area endorsement app."  Applicants complete all of Section I and sign/date at the bottom.  Transcripts are required.

·  Submit the application to the Office of Teacher Education (OTE) for completion of Section II.  The OTE will send the application back to you (allow up to 3 weeks for processing)

Office of Teacher Education
ATTN: Certification Request
Dept. 3374
McWhinne Hall 100
Laramie, WY 82071 

·  Send this (returned) form and the $50 fee straight to the PTSB office in Cheyenne.