Secondary Physics [MAT] Postgraduate Programme By Eastern Michigan University |TopUniversities
Main Subject Area

Physics and AstronomyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Arts in Teaching Physics Program, leading to initial teaching certification in Physics Grades 6-12, is a 37-38 credit hour program. The program is intended for students with a BA or BS in Physics, Physical Science, and/or Integrated Science or General Science, or an equivalent degree (e.g., Engineering) who wish to earn teacher certification with the State of Michigan.

The University also offers a  Secondary Physical Science [MAT] . 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Arts in Teaching Physics Program, leading to initial teaching certification in Physics Grades 6-12, is a 37-38 credit hour program. The program is intended for students with a BA or BS in Physics, Physical Science, and/or Integrated Science or General Science, or an equivalent degree (e.g., Engineering) who wish to earn teacher certification with the State of Michigan.

The University also offers a  Secondary Physical Science [MAT] . 

Admission Requirements

Applicants must also meet the following program requirements. Requirements may be more stringent than the minimum graduate school requirements.

  • Hold a 2.75 undergraduate GPA or 3.0 in the last half of the undergraduate work or 3.3 GPA in 12 hours or more of work at the graduate level.
  • Furnish an analysis of professional goals written by the candidate. This analysis should describe how the chosen degree program will help meet the selected goals and how the candidate’s life experiences, accomplishments, and interests will contribute to their success in the program.
  • Request and have submitted two letters of recommendation that address the candidate’s professional commitment, experience, and potential.
  • Freedom from civil/criminal convictions, academic probation, or administrative probation; ICHAT Criminal Background Check and Statement of Civil/Criminal Convictions; For any civil/criminal conviction, provide a copy of Judgment of Sentence, Registrar of Actions, or Certificate of Conviction and a written explanation of the offense; Applications of students with civil/criminal convictions will be carefully reviewed and may take longer to process.
  • Students majoring in physics may be required to have the equivalent of a teachable minor to earn a teaching certificate from the State of Michigan. See College of Education advisor.
  • An undergraduate degree in physics or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
  • A minimum of 30 semester hours in physics coursework is required and must include:
    • Calculus-based Mechanics
    • Heat & Sound and Electricity & Light (Two-semester sequences)
    • Astronomy with Laboratory
    • Intermediate Mechanics and Laboratory
    • Electricity and Magnetism
    • Heat and Thermodynamics
    • Modern Physics and Laboratory

The transcripts, analysis of goals, and letters of recommendation should give evidence of potential for graduate-level scholarship.

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