Degree
Bachelor of Science with a major in Secondary EducationMission
The mission of the Department of Education is to develop reflective teachers who are competent and caring lifelong learners. Our faculty members are dedicated to our students, university, and community through our research, service, and innovative teaching. In addition to the mission statement, the Department of Education has four guiding principles that are used in development and delivery of all courses and programs. These principles are:
- Rigorous mind
- Compassionate heart
- Competent demonstration
- Reflective stance
These guiding principles are integrated into all of our programs and align with our mission statement to define our commitment to our students. The programs in the Department of Education are aligned with state teacher certification standards, and only individuals who demonstrate that they possess the knowledge, skills, professional attitude, and commitment to future students will be recommended by the institution for certification.
Major Description
Students complete a four-year curriculum leading to a Bachelor鈥檚 Degree of Science. Maine State requirements mandate 24 credits in a discipline area. Students can either choose to double major in Secondary Education along with a major in an academic discipline that leads to certification or major in Secondary Education with an academic area concentration. Academic disciplines at 911爆料网红领巾 that lead to secondary certification are: Biology (and associated life science majors), Chemistry, English, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, History, Marine Biology, Mathematics and Political Science. The Education Department provides the professional teacher preparation courses culminating in a semester of student teaching.
Curricular Requirements
There are two paths that students can take as a Secondary Education Major.
1. Double Major: Students can major in Secondary Education along with a major in an academic discipline that leads to certification. Areas of secondary certification are: English, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, and Social Studies.
2. Secondary Major with Academic Concentration: Students can major in Secondary Education with an academic area concentration. Concentrations are available in: Mathematics, Biology, Environmental Science, Physical Science (Chemistry and Physics), History, English, and Marine Science.
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SECONDARY (7-12) EDUCATION CERTIFICATION WITH DOUBLE MAJOR |
CREDITS |
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University Core Requirements |
42-46 |
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Double Major Subject Requirements |
varies |
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Professional Core Courses |
39 |
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EDU 105 - Exploring Teaching |
3 |
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EDU 110 - 21st Century Learning Through Technology |
3 |
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EDU 202 - Curriculum & Assessment |
3 |
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SPE 220 - Exceptionality in the Classroom |
3 |
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EDU 385- Diversity and Social Justice |
3 |
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EDU 382- Literacy Research-Based Instructional Methods |
3 |
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EDU 488 - Secondary Practicum |
3 |
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EDU 498 - Secondary Internship and Seminar |
12 |
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EDU 405- Inclusive Methods and Data Based Decision Making |
3 |
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Select one appropriate methods course from the following list: |
3 |
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EDU 436 - Teaching Secondary English |
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EDU 437 - Teaching Secondary Science |
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EDU 438 - Teaching Secondary Social Studies |
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EDU 439 - Teaching Secondary Math |
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EDU 441 - Methods of Art Education |
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Open Electives (as needed to reach 120 credits) |
variable |
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Minimum Required Total Credits |
120 |
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SECONDARY (7-12) EDUCATION CERTIFICATION WITH ACADEMIC AREA CONCENTRATION |
CREDITS |
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University Core Requirements |
42-46 |
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Concentration Requirements |
varies |
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Professional Core Courses |
39 |
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EDU 105 - Exploring Teaching |
3 |
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EDU 110 - 21st Century Learning Through Technology |
3 |
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EDU 202 - Curriculum & Assessment |
3 |
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SPE 220 - Exceptionality in the Classroom |
3 |
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EDU 385- Diversity and Social Justice |
3 |
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EDU 382- Literacy Research-Based Instructional Methods |
3 |
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Select one appropriate methods course from the following list: |
3 |
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EDU 436 - Teaching Secondary English |
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EDU 437 - Teaching Secondary Science |
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EDU 438 - Teaching Secondary Social Studies |
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EDU 439 - Teaching Secondary Math |
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EDU 441 - Methods of Art Education |
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EDU 488 - Secondary Practicum |
3 |
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EDU 498 - Secondary Internship and Seminar |
12 |
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EDU 405- Inclusive Methods and Data Based Decision Making |
3 |
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Open Electives (as needed to reach 120 credits) |
variable |
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Minimum Required Total Credits |
120 |
FIELD EXPERIENCE
The faculty in the Department of Education are committed to ongoing and frequent observation and involvement in schools. The teacher education programs at 911爆料网红领巾 have a specific competency-based focus to meet the Maine standards for teacher certification. All students engaged in teacher preparation will spend time in a field setting in each of the semesters for which they are registered for professional education courses. Involvement in the schools will be connected to specific, course-related tasks (e.g., observation, the teaching of lessons, conducting of experiments, administration of assessments, etc.). Transportation to and from schools is the responsibility of the student.
INTERNSHIP
Without specific permission from the Education Department Chair, courses may not be taken during the internship semester, so all required coursework must be completed the semester prior to the internship. Admission to the internship is not guaranteed (see section on 鈥淎dmission requirements and successful progression in the program鈥). In addition, the student should have:
- Sufficient knowledge regarding the components of effective instruction.
- Sufficient knowledge of appropriate grade-level content and teaching methods.
- Sufficient knowledge of the developmental needs of students.
- Sufficient knowledge of how to establish and maintain effective cooperative relationships with school personnel, students, and parents.
- Understanding of and empathy for working with students.
- No serious reservations identified on the Student Assessment of Professional Attributes (SAPA) instrument.
The selection of individual internship sites will be made by the Certification and Placement Officer. Geographical location relative to 911爆料网红领巾 is a consideration. 911爆料网红领巾 has a collaborative relationship with many districts and selects both schools and teachers based on their interest in and ability to assist interns in demonstrating mastery of the InTASC standards. Placement in an internship is not guaranteed. The Department of Education, through its Certification and Placement Officer, will make a good faith effort to negotiate an appropriate placement. Schools have the right to refuse placement requests. The 15 week student teaching experience must be done in a local Maine Public School that is in an established internship protocol with the 911爆料网红领巾.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR REVIEW BOARD (PERB)
All students enrolled in the internship must demonstrate their teaching competence with respect to InTASC Standards before the Professional Educator Review Board (PERB). The Board is comprised of professional educators from area schools as well as 911爆料网红领巾 faculty. Students are required to develop a portfolio reflecting their proficiency in meeting these state standards and present and defend the portfolio in front of the Board. Passing the PERB is a requirement for completion of the certification program and subsequently being recommended to the Maine State Department of Education for teacher licensure.
Secondary Major with Academic Concentrations
CONCENTRATION IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS
Maine Certification Area: 300 MATH (MAT)
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CREDITS |
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42-46 |
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Concentration Credits |
26-27 |
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MAT 150 - Statistics for Life Sciences |
3 |
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MAT 190 - Calculus I |
4 |
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MAT 195 - Calculus II |
4 |
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MAT 212 - Applied Discrete Mathematics |
3 |
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MAT 220 - Applied Linear Algebra |
3 |
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MAT 240 鈥 Geometry |
3 |
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MAT 321 - Applied Statistics I |
3 |
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One MAT course at 200 level or above |
3 鈥 4 |
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Secondary Education Courses |
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EDU 105 Exploring Teaching |
3 |
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EDU 110 21st Century Learning Through Technology |
3 |
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EDU 202 Curriculum and Assessment |
3 |
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SPE 220 Exceptionality in the Classroom |
3 |
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EDU 385 Diversity and Social Justice |
3 |
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EDU 382 Literacy Research- Based Instructional Methods |
3 |
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EDU 439 Teaching Secondary Math |
3 |
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EDU 486 Practicum |
3 |
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EDU 492鈥 Student Teaching |
12 |
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EDU 405 Inclusive Methods and Data Based Decision Making |
3 |
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Total Credits in Secondary Education |
39 credits |
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Elective Credits |
13 credits |
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Minimum Total Required Credits |
120 |
CONCENTRATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Maine Certification Area: 395 LIFE SCIENCE (BIO, ENV, MAR)
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42-46 |
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Concentration Credits |
25 credits |
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BIO 106/106L 鈥 Biology II: Cellular/Molecular Lab |
4 |
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ENV 220 鈥 Conservation and Preservation |
3 |
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ENV 220L 鈥 Conservation and Preservation Lab |
2 |
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ENV ELECTIVE 300/300L or 400/400L or MAR 316,MAR 386, MAR 365 |
4 |
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ENV ELECTIVE 300/300L or 400/400L |
4 |
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ENV ELECTIVE 300/300L or 400/400L |
4 |
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ENV ELECTIVE 300/300L or 400/400L |
4 |
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Secondary Education Courses |
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EDU 105 Exploring Teaching |
3 |
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EDU 110 21st Century Learning Through Technology |
3 |
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EDU 202 Curriculum and Assessment |
3 |
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SPE 220 Exceptionality in the Classroom |
3 |
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EDU 385 Diversity and Social Justice |
3 |
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EDU 382 Literacy Research- Based Instructional Methods |
3 |
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EDU 437 Teaching Secondary Science |
3 |
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EDU 486 Practicum |
3 |
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EDU 492鈥 Student Teaching |
12 |
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EDU 405 Inclusive Methods and Data Based Decision Making |
3 |
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Total Credits in Secondary Education |
39 credits |
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Elective Credits |
13 credits |
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Minimum Total Required Credits |
120 |
CONCENTRATION IN BIOLOGY
Maine Certification Area: 395 LIFE SCIENCE (BIO, ENV, MAR)
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42-46 |
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Concentration Credits |
24-25 |
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BIO 105 鈥 Biology I: Introduction to Ecology and Evolution |
4 |
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Biology II: Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology |
4 |
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BIO 200 - Genetics or BIO 207 鈥 Organismal genetics |
4-5 |
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BIO 400 or higher level elective |
3-4 |
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One Physiology topic area course*See Biology Curricular Requirements |
3-4 |
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One Ecology topic area course*See Biology Curricular Requirements |
3-4 |
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One Organismal topic area course*See Biology Curricular Requirements |
3-4 |
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Secondary Education Courses |
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EDU 105 Exploring Teaching |
3 |
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EDU 110 21st Century Learning Through Technology |
3 |
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EDU 202 Curriculum and Assessment |
3 |
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SPE 220 Exceptionality in the Classroom |
3 |
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EDU 385 Diversity and Social Justice |
3 |
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EDU 382 Literacy Research- Based Instructional Methods |
3 |
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EDU 437 Teaching Secondary Science |
3 |
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EDU 486 Practicum |
3 |
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EDU 492鈥 Student Teaching |
12 |
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EDU 405 Inclusive Methods and Data Based Decision Making |
3 |
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Total Credits in Secondary Education |
39 credits |
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Elective Credits |
13 credits |
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Minimum Total Required Credits |
120 |
CONCENTRATION IN PHYSICAL SCIENCE- Chemistry Track
Maine Certification Area: 350 PHYSICAL SCIENCE (CHE, PHY)
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CREDITS |
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42-46 |
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Concentration Credits |
25-26 |
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CHE 110 鈥 General Chemistry I |
4 |
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CHE 111 鈥 General Chemistry II |
4 |
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CHE 210 鈥 Organic Chemistry I |
5 |
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CHE 307 or CHE 310 鈥 Quantitative Analysis or Fundamentals of Biochemistry |
4-5 |
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PHY 110/210 鈥 General Physics I/University Physics I |
4 |
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PHY 111/211 鈥 General Physics II/University Physics II |
4 |
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Secondary Education Courses |
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EDU 105 - Exploring Teaching |
3 |
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EDU 110 - 21st Century Learning Through Technology |
3 |
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EDU 202 - Curriculum and Assessment |
3 |
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SPE 220 - Exceptionality in the Classroom |
3 |
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EDU 385 - Diversity and Social Justice |
3 |
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EDU 382 - Literacy Research- Based Instructional Methods |
3 |
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EDU 437 Teaching Secondary Science |
3 |
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EDU 486 - Practicum |
3 |
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EDU 492 - Student Teaching |
12 |
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EDU 405 - Inclusive Methods and Data Based Decision Making |
3 |
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Total Credits in Secondary Education |
39 credits |
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Elective Credits |
7-10 credits |
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Minimum Total Required Credits |
120 |
CONCENTRATION IN PHYSICAL SCIENCE 鈥 Physics Track
Maine Certification Area: 350 PHYSICAL SCIENCE (CHE, PHY)
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CREDITS |
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42-46 |
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Concentration Credits |
25 |
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PHY 110/210 鈥 General Physics I/University Physics I |
4 |
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PHY 111/211 鈥 General Physics II/University Physics II |
4 |
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PHY 208 鈥 Energy and Climate Change |
3 |
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PHY 305 鈥 Revolutions of 20th Century Physics |
3 |
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PHY 310 鈥 Biophysics Structure and Motion or PHY 320 - Medical Physics |
3 |
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CHE 110 鈥 General Chemistry I |
4 |
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CHE 111 鈥 General Chemistry II |
4 |
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Secondary Education Courses |
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EDU 105 - Exploring Teaching |
3 |
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EDU 110 - 21st Century Learning Through Technology |
3 |
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EDU 202 - Curriculum and Assessment |
3 |
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SPE 220 - Exceptionality in the Classroom |
3 |
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EDU 385 - Diversity and Social Justice |
3 |
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EDU 382 - Literacy Research- Based Instructional Methods |
3 |
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EDU 437 Teaching Secondary Science |
3 |
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EDU 486 - Practicum |
3 |
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EDU 492 - Student Teaching |
12 |
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EDU 405 - Inclusive Methods and Data Based Decision Making |
3 |
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Total Credits in Secondary Education |
39 credits |
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Elective Credits |
13-14 credits |
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Minimum Total Required Credits |
120 |
CONCENTRATION IN PHYSICAL SCIENCE 鈥 Multi-disciplinary Track
Maine Certification Area: 350 PHYSICAL SCIENCE (CHE, PHY)
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CREDITS |
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42-46 |
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Concentration Credits |
31 credits |
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CHE 110 鈥 General Chemistry I |
4 |
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CHE 111 鈥 General Chemistry II |
4 |
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CHE 210 鈥 Organic Chemistry I |
5 |
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PHY 110/210 鈥 General Physics I/University Physics I |
4 |
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PHY 111/211 鈥 General Physics II/University Physics II |
4 |
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PHY 305 鈥 Revolutions of 20th Century Physics |
3 |
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MAR 270 Oceanography |
4 |
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MAR 366 Adv Oceanography I: Geological/Biological |
3 |
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Secondary Education Courses |
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EDU 105 - Exploring Teaching |
3 |
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EDU 110 - 21st Century Learning Through Technology |
3 |
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EDU 202 - Curriculum and Assessment |
3 |
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SPE 220 - Exceptionality in the Classroom |
3 |
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EDU 385 - Diversity and Social Justice |
3 |
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EDU 382 - Literacy Research- Based Instructional Methods |
3 |
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EDU 437 Teaching Secondary Science |
3 |
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EDU 486 - Practicum |
3 |
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EDU 492 - Student Teaching |
12 |
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EDU 405 - Inclusive Methods and Data Based Decision Making |
3 |
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Total Credits in Secondary Education |
39 credits |
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Elective Credits |
6-7 credits |
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Minimum Total Required Credits |
120 |
CONCENTRATION IN HISTORY
Maine Certification Area: 200 SOCIAL STUDIES (GEOG, HIS, ECO, POL)
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CREDITS |
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42-46 |
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Concentration Credits |
24 |
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HIS 222: US History I |
3 |
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HIS 223: US History II |
3 |
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HIS Elective: HIS 290: Historical Research Methods & Writing (recommended) |
3 |
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HIS Elective (any level) |
3 |
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HIS Elective (any level) |
3 |
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HIS Elective (any level) |
3 |
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HIS Elective (any level) |
3 |
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Secondary Education Courses |
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EDU 105 Exploring Teaching |
3 |
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EDU 110 21st Century Learning Through Technology |
3 |
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EDU 202 Curriculum and Assessment |
3 |
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SPE 220 Exceptionality in the Classroom |
3 |
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EDU 385 Diversity and Social Justice |
3 |
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EDU 382 Literacy Research- Based Instructional Methods |
3 |
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EDU 438: Teaching Secondary Social Studies |
3 |
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EDU 486 Practicum |
3 |
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EDU 492鈥 Student Teaching |
12 |
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EDU 405 Inclusive Methods and Data Based Decision Making |
3 |
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Total Credits in Secondary Education |
39 credits |
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Elective Credits |
13 credits |
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Minimum Total Required Credits |
120 |
CONCENTRATION IN ENGLISH
Maine Certification Area: 100 ENG/LA (ENG)
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CREDITS |
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42-46 |
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Concentration Credits |
24 |
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ENG 115: Classics of British Literature I |
3 |
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ENG 116: Classics of British Literature II |
3 |
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ENG 200: US Literature I: Writing, Revolution and Resistance |
3 |
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ENG 201: US Literature II: Cultural Diversity and Common Identity |
3 |
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ENG 206: Introduction to Literary Theory |
3 |
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ENG 334: Methods of Literary and Cultural Criticism |
3 |
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Global Literacy Elective: such as ENG 329, ENG 405, ENG 403 |
3 |
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Interdisciplinary Literacy Elective: such as ENG 221, ENG 376 |
3 |
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Secondary Education Courses |
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EDU 105 Exploring Teaching |
3 |
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EDU 110 21st Century Learning Through Technology |
3 |
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EDU 202 Curriculum and Assessment |
3 |
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SPE 220 Exceptionality in the Classroom |
3 |
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EDU 385 Diversity and Social Justice |
3 |
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EDU 382 Literacy Research- Based Instructional Methods |
3 |
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EDU 436: Teaching Secondary English |
3 |
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EDU 486 Practicum |
3 |
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EDU 492鈥 Student Teaching |
12 |
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EDU 405 Inclusive Methods and Data Based Decision Making |
3 |
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Total Credits in Secondary Education |
39 credits |
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Elective Credits |
13 credits |
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Minimum Total Required Credits |
120 |
CONCENTRATION IN MARINE SCIENCES
Maine Certification Area: 395 LIFE SCIENCE (BIO, ENV, MAR)
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CREDITS |
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42-46 |
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Concentration Credits |
25-28 |
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MAR 105/MAR 105L 鈥 Evolution/Ecology of Marine Organisms, with Lab |
4 |
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MAR 106/MAR 106L 鈥 Cellular/Molecular Biology of Marine Organisms, with Lab |
4 |
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MAR 250/MAR 250L 鈥 Marine Biology, with Lab |
4 |
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MAR 270/MAR 270L 鈥 Oceanography, with Lab |
4 |
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MAR Elective Organismal Biology Area Course **See Marine Curricular Requirements |
3-4 |
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MAR Elective Organismal Biology Area Course **See Marine Curricular Requirements |
3-4 |
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One additional Marine Science Course (Non-Organismal) **See Marine Curricular Requirements |
3-4 |
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Secondary Education Courses |
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EDU 105 Exploring Teaching |
3 |
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EDU 110 21st Century Learning Through Technology |
3 |
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EDU 202 Curriculum and Assessment |
3 |
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SPE 220 Exceptionality in the Classroom |
3 |
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EDU 385 Diversity and Social Justice |
3 |
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EDU 382 Literacy Research- Based Instructional Methods |
3 |
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EDU 436-441 Teaching Methods (Teaching Social Studies, English, Science, Math, and Art) |
3 |
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EDU 486 Practicum |
3 |
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EDU 492鈥 Student Teaching |
12 |
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EDU 405 Inclusive Methods and Data Based Decision Making |
3 |
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Total Credits in Secondary Education |
39 credits |
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Elective Credits |
10-14 credits |
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Minimum Total Required Credits |
120 |
*Biology Curricular Requirements
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Curricular Area Requirements |
Credits |
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Ecology Area |
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BIO 333 - Evolution |
3 |
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BIO 350 - Ecology |
4 |
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Organismal Biology Area |
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BIO 204 - Parasitology |
4 |
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BIO 208/209 - Introductory Anatomy and Physiology |
4 |
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BIO 223 - Health, Nutrition and Feeding Cultured Organisms |
4 |
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BIO 232 - Microbiology or BIO 234 Environmental Microbiology |
4 |
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BIO 245 - BIO 345 - Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology |
4-5 |
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MAR 252 - Natural History of Marine Mammals |
3 |
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MAR 310 - Phycology |
4 |
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BIO 319 - Ornithology |
4 |
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MAR 320 - Invertebrate Zoology |
4 |
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BIO 323 - Principles of Aquarium Operations and Science |
4 |
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BIO 330 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy |
4 |
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MAR 331 - Biology of Fishes |
4 |
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MAR 355 - Biology of Marine Mammals |
4 |
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MAR 375 - Biology of Sharks, Skates and Rays |
4 |
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Physiology (Cellular Biology) Area |
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BIO 203 - Histology |
4 |
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BIO 208 - BIO 209 - Introductory Anatomy and Physiology |
4 |
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BIO 245 - BIO 345 - Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology |
4-5 |
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BIO 322 - Comparative Animal Physiology |
3 |
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BIO 365 - Immunology |
3 |
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BIO 370 - Cell/Molecular Biology |
3 |
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BIO 404 - Neuroscience |
4 |
**See Marine Curricular Requirements
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MAR Organismal Biology Courses |
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MAR 310/MAR 310L 鈥 Phycology, with Lab |
4 |
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MAR 312/MAR 312L 鈥 Plankton, with Lab |