This 23 credit certificate is available only to students pursuing a BS in Geology. Students who complete both the BS in Geology and this certificate will be considered Virginia state-approved educator preparation program completers and will be eligible for recommendation for an initial VA teaching license in Secondary Education (6-12) Earth Science.
Admissions
Students applying for this undergraduate certificate as a secondary program must have satisfied the following requirements:
- enrolled in the BS in Earth Science program
- a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00
- an official College of Education and Human Development review of discipline-specific content competencies coursework
(note: a minimum grade of C (2.00) must have been attained in such coursework completed at Mason).See website for more information on the admissions process.
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Prior to application for internship, students are required to complete all discipline-specific content competency requirements, pass licensure assessments, and have earned a grade of B (3.00) or better in all licensure coursework.
Certificate Requirements
Total credits: 23
This certificate may be pursued on a full-or part-time basis.
Teacher Licensure Coursework
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDRD 419 | Literacy Across the Disciplines | 3 |
| SEED 422 | Foundations of Secondary Education | 3 |
| SEED 440 | Human Development, Learning, and Teaching | 3 |
| SEED 473 | Teaching Science in the Secondary School | 3 |
| SEED 483 | Advanced Methods of Teaching Science in Secondary School | 3 |
| SEED 491 | Internship Seminar in Secondary Teaching | 2 |
| SEED 494 | Internship: Secondary Education Science (Mason Core) | 6 |
| Total Credits | 23 | |