2026-27 University Bulletin

May 27, 2026

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2026-27 University Bulletin

Science Education (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Earth Science), M.A.

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NY State Program Code: 28909/44140
HEGIS Code: 1999.20
CIP Code: 13.1316

(37 credits)

Tracy Hogan, Associate Professor
Harvey Hall, Room 237
p – (516) 877-4019
f – (516) 877-4097
e – hogan@adelphi.edu

Robert Danielowich, Assistant Professor
Post Hall Annex, Room 4
p – (516) 877-8502
f – (516) 877-4097
e – rdanielowich@adelphi.edu

Requirements for the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Science Education (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Earth Science)

Year One

Fall Semester

EDO (0809) 594 - Critical Literacy in Mathematics and Science Education Credits: 3.00
EDO (0809) 602 - Foundations of Education Credits: 3.00 Adolescence
Graduate Science Content Elective (with adviser approval): any graduate course (at least 3 credits and numbered 500 or above) in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, or Physics (courses in other departments accepted only with adviser approval)

Spring Semester

EAR (0803) 50x Exploring the Arts (choose one with adviser)
EDO (0809) 517 - Instruction & Assessment In Science Education Credits: 3.00 (25 hours fieldwork) *
EDO (0809) 597 - Inquiry and Expression: Literacy Across the Curric: Math and Sciences Credits: 3.00
EDO (0809) 603 - The Adolescent Experience Credits: 3.00 (25 hours fieldwork) *

Note:

*0809-603 must be taken with 0809-517 for 50 hours combined fieldwork this semester.

Year Two

Fall Semester

EDO (0809) 617 - Teaching Science in the Secondary Inclusive Classroom Credits: 3.00 *
EEC (0810) 560 - Managing Inclusive Environments Credits: 3.00 (25 hours fieldwork) *
HED (0834) 610 - Health Preparation for Teachers Credits: 1.00
EDO (0809) 788 - Master’s Seminar in Adolescence Education Credits: 3.00

Note:

*0809-603 must be taken with 0809-517 for 50 hours combined fieldwork this semester.

Spring Semester

EDO (0809) 790 - Student Teaching in Adolescent Education: Pre-Certification Credits: 6.00

Additional Requirements for Program Completion/State Certification

BA in-discipline or BA in another discipline and 30 credits in-discipline, each course “B” or better
Maintenance of 3.0 GPA in all program coursework

Additional Graduation Requirements - D A S A Training

EDU (0801) 697 - Dignity for all Students Act ( D A S A ) Training Credits: 0.00