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Master of Arts in Teaching, Science Education (Secondary Physics)

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The specific requirements for admission via each pathway into the Master of Arts in Teaching, Science Education (Secondary Physics) 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   ​
AREACONTENT REQUIREMENT
Physics
Proof of completion of an UG or GR degree in Physics or related content area
 
Cumulative GPA of 2.5 (or state GPA requirement if higher) or competency-based equivalent

  

OR

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 - (30 HOURS REQUIRED FOR NEVADA)

Physics50% or more of course hours of Major level course work
Math1 or more courses in Precalculus or above
Additional Physics Related Studies ​ ​1 or more course(s) in Chemistry
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


OR

PATHWAY 3 – Passing scores on the WGU program required Basic Skills Exam

Physics (Secondary) BSE AND Related content degree completion OR completion of related coursework 

AREA

CONTENT REQUIREMENT

Physics
Passing scores on the WGU program required Basic Skills Exam

Cumulative GPA of 2.0 (or state GPA requirement if higher) or competency-based equivalent

Completion of content requirements of Pathway 1 OR Pathway 2


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