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UAB’s Accelerated Dual Master’s in Biology and EducationBiology: Fast Track for MS in Biology, Plan 2 (24 credit hours coursework, 6 credit hours research)Education: Alternative Master’s Program (AMP) for MAEd with teacher certification (grades 6-12)While pursuing this dual master’s, students can receive STEM scholarships and perhaps be hired as full time science teachers.ProgramanddegreeTermCourseUG students in Biology Graduate Studentsin the Dual Master’s Steps that MUST be taken by students in order to initiate and complete this accelerated dual master’s program.GR hs Biology GR hsEduc.Grad hours in BiologyGrad hours in EducationUpper Division UG Students in Biology-Attend AMP info mtg, Mondays at 5:00 pm: RSVP spezzini@uab.edu -Pass Praxis in General Science.-Pass ETS Core Skills test.-Obtain background clearance.-Meet with Dr. Spezzini.-Apply for accelerated dual MA.-Sign request for UG student to take graduate courses.-Apply to CORD for CESAME’s $10,000 NOYCE scholarship.-Apply for TEACH grant: submit FAFSA (3.25 GPA; 75% GRE) and sign agreement to teach in low income schools finaid@uab.eduJuniorYearFallES 101/102 (per ALSDE code)BY 675 Comp.Develop.Biology3SpringBY 670 Ecology 3SummerBY 511 Molecular Genetics3SeniorYearFallBY 629 EvolutionEDU 500 Educ./Profession31SpringBY 515 AnatomyEHS 597 Diversity33GRADUATION:BS in BiologyBiology UG students take 15 graduate hours in Biology and4 graduate hours in Education.15 =SUM(ABOVE) 4Submit a degree-seeking application for admission to the MS in Biology (Plan 2).Submit a degree-seeking application for admission to the MA in Education (AMP) or wait and submit this AMP application later.1st YearindualMaster’sSummerEHS 556 Classroom Management CH 660 Biochemistry331st semester: Take 1 course in Education and 1 in ChemistryFallBY 609 Human Physiology BY 530 Cell BiologyBY 698 Non-Thesis Research3332nd semester: Finish biology courses & start research (Plan 2). Submit application for degree.SpringBY 698 Non-Thesis Research EHS 537 Teaching Methods I: General ScienceEHS 530 Practicum I (incl. field experience)ECY 600 Intro to Exceptional Learners33133rd semester: Finish biology research and do the Teaching Methods I Block (this includes a field experience in a school)GRADUATION:MS in Biology(Plan 2)During the first year in the dual master’s, students take 15 graduate hours in Biology (incl. 3 hours of Chemistry), and 10 graduate hours in Education.1510-Reapply for TEACH grant: submit FAFSA (3.25 GPA; 75% GRE) and sign agreement to teach in low income schools finaid@uab.eduTotal graduate hours in Biology (15+15) 30 hrsAfter completing their biology research project, students graduate with an MS in Biology. Because of being in the AMP, students are teacher candidates and can teach in secondary schools with full salary and benefits. Upon being hired as teachers in public schools, they are issued an Interim Educator Certificate (IEC) in general science by the ALSDE.2nd YearindualMaster’s SummerEDR 551 Reading in a Content AreaEPR 511 Measurement and Assessment (grades 6-12)334th semester: take 2 courses in Education (while seeking a science teacher position)FallEHS 567 Teaching Methods II: General ScienceEHS 570 Practicum II (in one’s own classroom, if hired)315th semester: take Methods 2 Block (while hired as a teacher) Submit application for degree.SpringEHS 690 Internship SeminarEHS 691 Student Teaching (in own classroom, if hired)166th semester: do Internship (while hired as a teacher)GRADUATION:MA in Education(AMP)During their second year in the dual master’s, students take 17 graduate hours in Education.17Teach for 4 years in low-income schools to exonerate repayment of NOYCE scholarship and TEACH grant.Total graduate hours in Education (4+10+17)31 hrs24 months after graduating with a BS in Biology, these alumni will have earned an MS in Biology and MA in Education.They receive Class A Teacher Certification in General Science from the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE).With their teacher certification, they are eligible to teach biology and all other science disciplines in grades 6-12.With their MS in Biology, they are qualified to teach biology at the post-secondary level (e.g., community college).If teaching science in 6-12, alumni are eligible for student loan repayment through the AL Math & Science Teacher Education Program. ................
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