Master of Arts in Teaching, Science Education (Secondary Physics)
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WGU provides two pathways for entrance into our Master of Arts in Teaching program. Pathway 1 is the completion of a related degree. Pathway 2 is the completion of an unrelated degree with sufficient coursework in the content area of the intended area of licensure.
The specific requirements for admission via either Pathway 1 or 2 into the Master of Arts in Teaching, Science Education (Secondary Chemistry) program are outlined below. The degree or coursework necessary to meet these requirements must be completed prior to admission.
PATHWAY 1 – Completion of related degree
Science (Secondary Physics) UNDERGRADUATE OR GRADUATE DEGREE COMPLETION |
AREA | CONTENT REQUIREMENT |
Physics | Proof of completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree in Physics or related content area |
| Cumulative GPA of 2.5 (or state GPA requirement if higher) or competency-based equivalent |
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PATHWAY 2 – Completion of unrelated degree with qualifying coursework
- Must be college-level coursework from a regionally accredited institution in the United States as determined by the Department of Education.
- A grade point of 2.0 (C) for each course submitted is required, in addition to meeting a cumulative GPA of 2.5 (or state GPA requirement if higher).
Science (Secondary Physics) Content Requirements |
AREA | 24 Hours Coursework required in Major area as defined below |
Physics | 50% or more of course hours of Major level course work |
Math | 1 or more courses in Precalculus or above |
Additional Physics Related Studies | 1 or more course(s) in Chemistry
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1 or more course(s) in Earth Science |
1 or more course(s) in Biology |
| Cumulative GPA of 2.5 (or state GPA requirements) or competency-based equivalent
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