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Thinking of becoming a math or science teacher?
Seattle Pacific University is exploring the possibility of offering a new master’s program focused on teaching science and math. If you’re interested in switching careers and becoming a secondary teacher (grades 5-12), please read on:
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Master’s Degree in Teaching Math and Science, including Washington State Residency Certification
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| WHO: |
Professionals with STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) experience who desire to change from their current careers and become teachers
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| WHEN: |
Beginning Summer Quarter, 2011 |
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Five (5) full-time academic quarters (summer through summer)
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BACKGROUND: |
Seattle Pacific University is partnering with the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program and the National Science Foundation to explore the possibility of offering a Master’s Degree in Teaching Math and Science. The Noyce Program seeks to encourage talented science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professionals to become secondary teachers (grades 5-12) in math and science.
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| FINANCIAL AID: |
For qualified candidates, a limited number of full tuition scholarships are part of the proposal. In addition, newly-certified STEM teachers are provided with salary supplements while they are fulfilling their first four-year teaching commitment in a high need school district (following certification). |
TO LEARN MORE about SPU’s proposed Master’s Degree in Teaching Math and Science, please provide the following information. SPU will be in touch with additional details about the program.
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