Students Seeking a Masters degree who are Certified/Licensed or have professional experience

The M. Ed. is for individuals who are certified usually to teach science at the middle or high school level. These candidates have a degree in science education or education and a Professional Certificate; or are certified (A Professional Certificate) by the state of Florida based on university course work and two years of experience (not a school district non-credit training program).

Students Seeking a Masters Degree Who Are Not Certified/ Licensed but Wish to Be.

The M.A.T. Science Education is for individuals who want to teach science at the middle or high school level. The MAT is a program designed for individuals who wish to become certified teachers in the following areas: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.These candidates have a degree in a science discipline (biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science) that is taught in a middle or high school, or a closely related field and are NOT certified (although they may have a temporary certificate) and do not have a degree in education or science education.

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