Master of Arts in Teaching - Chemistry 7-12

At Southern Connecticut State University, prepare Chemistry Master of Arts in Teaching students to be ambitious science teachers, who deliberately aim to support students of all backgrounds to deeply understand science ideas, participate in the activities of the discipline, and solve real-world problems. As a student in the Chemistry Master of Arts in Teaching Program at Southern Connecticut State University, they will work with professors and scholars who are experts in their fields to develop a strong theoretical and practical foundation for what constitutes effective science teaching. Extensive and embedded clinical experiences in a variety of middle and/or high school Chemistry classrooms will support their growth as an educator by helping student bridge knowledge from their coursework with the realities of classroom practice. Further, student will have the opportunity to dig deeper into an area of their interest related to Chemistry education by conducting research that explores answers to the pressing questions and challenges of science teaching and learning today.

Upon completion of the 45.5. credit Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Chemistry program, qualified candidates are recommended to the Connecticut Department of Education for their initial Chemistry 7-12 certification, and will receive a Master's degree.