MST for Noyce Scholars and Preservice Teachers - 2011-2013 Program of Courses
The Noyce program is designed specifically for pre-service science and math teachers. The goal of the program is to prepare students for teaching in diverse classrooms in high needs schools. This program is a two-year commitment that leads to a Masters in Science Teaching degree and an Oregon Teaching Certificate.
Students enroll concurrently in the part-time GTEP and the MST program classes and thread their research throughout the two-year program. The science education research thesis is tied to the GTEP work sample project, thus providing students with guidance to do an in-depth study on an aspect of their own teaching practice. MST students interested in becoming a certified teacher, but who do not have Noyce funding may apply to GTEP and still use this course plan.
Portland State University – Center for Science Education
MST in General Science with Teaching License (Noyce Program)
2011-2013 Program Requirements
45 MST Graduate Credits
Science Education: 21 Credits - SCI 511, 512, 513, 514, 510, 516
Graduate Science Courses: 15 Credits (500 Level BIO, G, CH, ESM, PH)
MST Seminar: 3 Credits SCI 507
MST Thesis/Research: 6 Credits SCI 503
GTEP Graduate Credits
58 Credits – One Level of Authorization
61 Credits – Two Levels of Authorization
(See below for specific classes)
| Summer 1 | Fall 1 | Winter 1 | Spring 1 |
| Human Development Prerequisite (if not already completed) |
SCI 511* Teaching Science Inquiry (4 cr.) |
SCI 512* Methods in Science Education Research (4 cr.) |
SCI 513* Assessment of Student Learning (4 cr.) |
| Graduate Level Science Class (4 cr.) |
Graduate Level Science Class (3 cr.) |
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| SCI 507* MST Seminar (1 cr.) |
SCI 507* MST Seminar (1 cr.) |
SCI 507* MST Seminar (1 cr.) |
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| SCI 503 MST Thesis/ Research (1 cr.) |
SCI 503 MST Thesis/ Research (1 cr.) |
SCI 503 MST Thesis/ Research (1 cr.) |
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| CI 512 Teaching and Learning (3 cr.) |
CI 513 Instruction and Tech. (5 cr.) |
CI 510 Engaging HS Learners (3 Cr.) |
CI 511 Classroom Management (3 cr.) |
| CI 514 Multi. and Urban Ed. (3 cr.) |
SPED 518 Survey of Exceptional Learners (3 cr.) |
CI 521 Reading and Comp. in Content Area (3 cr.) |
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| CI 509 Initial Field Experience (1 cr.) |
CI 509 Initial Field Experience (1 cr.) |
CI 509 Initial Field Experience (1 cr.) |
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| 6 credits GTEP | 10 credits MST 6 credits GTEP |
6 credits MST 7 credits GTEP |
9 credits MST 7 credits GTEP |
*Taken consecutively in the first year.
| Summer 2 | Fall 2 | Winter 2 | Spring 2 |
| SCI 514 Teaching Science with Technology (3 cr.) |
SCI 510 Teaching to Diversity (3 cr.) |
SCI 516 Diversity and Equity in Science Education (3 cr.) |
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| Graduate Level Science Class (4 cr.) |
Graduate Level Science Class (4 cr.) |
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| SCI 503 MST Thesis/ Research (1 cr.) |
SCI 503 MST Thesis/ Research (1 cr.) |
SCI 503 MST Thesis/ Research (1 cr.) |
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| CI 510 Engaging MS Learners (3 cr.) |
CI 519 SSM: Science Methods (3 cr.) |
CI 515 Reflective Practice (2 cr.) |
CI 515 Reflective Practice (1 cr.) |
| CI 548 ASM: Science Methods (3 cr.) |
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| CI 509 Field Experience (2 cr.) |
CI 554/556 Student Teaching I (6 cr.) |
CI 555/557 Student Teaching II (15 cr.) |
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| 7 credits MST 3 credits GTEP (optional) |
8 credits MST 5 credits GTEP |
4 credits MST 11 credits GTEP |
1 credit MST 16 credits GTEP |