M.S. in Adolescence Education - Biology (Grades 7-12)

Long Island University - C.W. Post

Graduate students majoring in Adolescence Education (Grades 7 to 12) must select an 18 to 21 credit academic specialty from the Liberal Arts and Sciences curriculum. Such study complements the Adolescence Education courses and provides you with specialized knowledge in one particular discipline. This adds depth and breadth to your level of teaching expertise. It is expected that you, as a teacher, will transmit your enthusiasm for the focused subject to young learners, helping them to grow intellectually and socially. You may select Biology from among the Liberal Arts and Sciences curriculum. Students in Adolescence Education will also take 27 credits in teacher education courses. The Master of Science degree program with a specialization in biology education combines a thorough grounding in educational theory and practice with a biology curriculum you can tailor to your own needs and interests. In the core education courses, you will master an extensive repertoire of teaching techniques you will examine the ways that race, class and gender impact the teaching-learning connection and you will learn effective listening and communication skills. From the rich menu of biology courses, you can choose to explore such cutting-edge fields as Human Genetics, Molecular Biology and Population Ecology, and you can elect to pursue specific topics such as ''Fisheries Biology and Aquaculture,'' ''Wildlife and Wilderness Resources'' and ''Vascular Plants of Long Island.'' To learn more about our programs and faculty, visit the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences Web site.