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Master of Education with a major in Biology
30 credits - Thesis option
31 credits - Non-thesis option
39 credits - Non-research option
Purpose of the Degree
The M.Ed. is available for students desiring to become active professionals and master teachers of biology.
Program of Study
Thesis Program - 30 Semester Hours
Required:
- BIOL 572 Thesis I - 3 credits
- Major Field and Related Electives - *12 semester hours
- General Education - 3 semester hours
- Professional Education - 12 semester hours
Non-Thesis Program - 31 Hours
Required:
- BIOL 571 Independent Research Problem (Semester hours arranged)
- Major Field and Related Electives - *15 semester hours
- Professional Education - 12 semester hours
- General Education - 3 semester hours
- Independent Research - 1 semester hour
Non-Research Program - 39 Hours
This program of study emphasizes the broader aspects of graduate studies in biology by requiring more courses in place of the thesis or research problem.
Required:
- Major Field and Related Electives - *24 semester hours
- Professional Education - 12 semester hours
- General Education - 3 semester hours
Three semester hours in the M.Ed. program may be earned in courses taken in related areas such as mathematics, chemistry, or physics.
Undergraduate prerequisites required:
The student is strongly advised to have a statistics course before initiating the thesis or the research problem.
Master of Science with a major in Biology
30 credits -Thesis option
31 credits - Non-Thesis option
39 credits - Non-research option
Program of Study
Thesis Program - 30 Semester Hours
Required:
- BIOL 572 Thesis I - 3 credits
- BIOL 573 Thesis II - 3 credits
- Major Field and Related Electives -*24 semester hours
Non-Thesis Program - 31 Semester Hours
Required:
- BIOL 571 Independent Research Problem (Semester hours arranged)
- Major Field and Related Electives - *30 semester hours
- Independent Research - 1 semester hour
Non-Research Program - 39 Semester Hours
This program of study emphasizes the broader aspects of graduate studies in biology by requiring more courses in place of the thesis or research problem.
Required:Major Field or Related Electives - *39 semester hours
Six semester hours in the M.S. program may be earned in courses taken in related areas such as mathematics, chemistry, or physics.
Undergraduate prerequisites required:
The student is strongly advised to have a statistics course before initiating the thesis or the research problem.
Master of Science with a major in Biology, emphasis in management of environmental management
30 credits -Thesis option
31 credits - Non-thesis option
39 credits - Non-research option
Purpose of degree
The Master of Science with a major in Biology and emphasis in management of environmental resources is available to interested students.
Thesis Program - 30 Semester Hours
Required:
- BIOL 572 Thesis I - 3 credits
- BIOL 573 Thesis II - 3 credits
- Major Field and Related Electives - *24 semester hours
Students may be required to participate in a field experience of internship.
Non-Thesis Program - 31 Semester Hours
Required:
- BIOL 571 Independent Research Problem (Semester hours arranged)
- Major Field and Related Electives - *30 semester hours
- Independent Research - 1 semester hour
Students may be required to participate in a field experience or internship.
Non-Research Program - 39 Semester Hours
This program of study emphasizes the broader aspects of graduate studies in biology by requiring more courses in place of the thesis or research problem.
Required: Major field or selected electives
Students may be required to participate in a field experience or internship.
Six semester hours in the M.S. program may be earned in courses taken in related areas such as mathematics, chemistry, or physics.
Undergraduate prerequisites required:
The student is strongly advised to have a statistics course before initiating the thesis or the research problem.
Admission
Admission requirements for full standing include the following:
- An undergraduate major in a life science (or its equivalent)
- Completion of organic chemistry (minimum two semesters)
- Three letters of recommendation
- A letter of intent from the student
- GRE scores
Graduate Assistantships:
Graduate assistantships are available through the department. These are awarded based upon merit and achievement to full-time students in the graduate program. Graduate assistants do not teach classes, but complete projects and tasks assigned by professors. The graduate assistantship is awarded for the first year of full-time study, with the possibility of extension through the first summer. Prospective students should apply for a graduate assistantship at the time of original application to the program, using the application form provided by the Graduate School or apply on-line.
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