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Environmental Sciences & Middle Grades Education Specialization, MS EVS/Middle Grades Education Specialization, MAT Dual Degrees

Earn Your MS EVS and MAT in Two Years

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Deliver educational programming in zoos and nature centers

Oversee science programming for museum visitors

Educate the public about environmental science and marine related topics

Teach middle grades science in schools

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Gain intellectual and analytical skills to understand and solve environmental problems

Learn to make sound environmental decisions within the context of educational, political, sociological, economic and legal frameworks

Become an environmental professional with the broad perspective necessary to be an effective science educator

Environmental Sciences & Middle Grades Education Specialization, MS EVS/Middle Grades Education Specialization, MAT Dual Degrees Program Overview

Dual Degree Program

The dual degree program is offered jointly by the College of Science and Engineering's Department of Environmental Sciences and Watson College of Education’s Middle Grades Education Program. Students completing this program will earn two separate degrees: 1. Master of Science in Environmental Sciences - Environmental Education and Interpretation concentration 2. Master of Arts in Teaching Middle Grades – Science Concentration

2 Years

Students will earn both degrees in two years as opposed to four years if enrolled separately. This degree option is specifically for students who wish to work in in environmental science education – a discipline at the intersection of environmental science and public education. Potential post-graduation opportunities include careers in nonprofit organizations focused on environmental issues, nonformal science settings, and teaching Middle Grades Science in public schools, an area of high need in North Carolina.

5 Internship Experiences

To ensure that students employ skills and knowledge gained in each program within applied settings, internships are required by each program. Both internships provide extended opportunities for fieldwork, research or creative projects and help the student to bridge related theory with practical applications. Students should enroll in both internships near the completion of the program. · EVS 597 - Practicum in Environmental Sciences Credit Hours: 1 To 6 (minimum 3 credit hours required for this program) · LIC 511 - Middle Grades Internship Credit Hours: 6

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Sample Courses In MS EVS/MAT

Environmental Science and Middle Grades Education Courses
EVS 501 Introduction to Environmental Problems and Policy
EVS 515 Field Methods in Environmental Sciences
EVS 518 Fundamentals of Applied Environmental Research
EVS 519 Advanced Applied Environmental Research
LIC 518 Advanced Middle Grades Education
LIC 520 Advanced Diverse Learners, 6-9
LIC 524 Instructional Design in the Middle Grades Credit Hours: 3
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Admission Deadlines & Requirements

Information: Dual Masters - M.S. Environmental Sciences & M.A.T. Middle Grades Education

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Deadlines (11:59 p.m. EST)

  • Same as the Individual Program Deadline

Transcripts

  • One official transcript is required from each U.S. post-secondary institution attended. Refer to the Getting Started page for international transcript instructions.

Additional Requirements

  1. Upload Supplemental Documents After Application Submission
  2. Requirements: See individual M.S. Environmental Sciences and M.A.T. Middle Grades program entries for requirements and information.
  3. Note: A separate application and application fee is required for each program. Requirements may be reused between submitted applications.

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