Education Earth Space Science - Saint Thomas University

Education Earth Space Science from Saint Thomas University is a Campus Master Teaching degree that prepares you for a Education career. Program Description The concentration in Earth Space Science is designed to help fulfill three different career paths. 1. It is ideal for career changers who desire to work in an elementary school setting with a focus on science instruction or in a 6-12 setting with a focus on earth space science . 2. It can assist individuals who need to complete a master?s degree in earth space science to qualify to teach in an undergraduate education program. 3. It can provide a second degree for individuals who hold an undergraduate degree in special education and need to qualify for additional certification in another subject area. The core courses consist of 6 courses designed to deepen a individual?s knowledge of instructional practice and curriculum design. The concentration consists of the 6 content courses required for certification in Earth Space Science . The program includes course-based clinical and field experiences. Program?s Earth Space Science Learning Outcomes The Earth Space Science 6-12 program learning outcomes are based on the Earth Space Science 6-12 competencies published in The Competencies and Skills Required for Teacher Certification in Florida (14th Edition). The candidate for this degree candidate will have demonstrated the following competencies. Competency 1 Knowledge of the nature of science Competency 2 Knowledge of the composition, characteristics, and structure of Earth Competency 3 Knowledge of plate tectonics and related processes Competency 4 Knowledge of Earth's surface processes Competency 5 Knowledge of mapping and remote sensing Competency 6 Knowledge of the scope and measurement of geologic time Competency 7 Knowledge of the characteristics and management of Earth's resources Competency 8 Knowledge of oceans and coastal processes Competency 9 Knowledge of factors that influence atmospheric conditions and weather Competency 10 Knowledge of Earth's climate patterns Competency 11 Knowledge of astronomical objects and processes Competency 12 Knowledge of space exploration Program Earth Space Science Learning Outcomes Assessment A locally developed instrument drawn from questions in a national test bank is used to assess a candidate?s competency in each of these areas. This multiple choice test contains questions related elementary language arts and reading; social sciences; music and the visual arts; health and physical education; and science, technology and mathematics. View more details on Saint Thomas University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Teaching courses.