MAT in Science Education
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program in Science Education at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development prepares effective science educators through coursework and field-based experiences, with specializations in biology, chemistry, general science, or physics. It is is designed for graduates who have completed an undergraduate major in the science content area for which they seek initial teaching licensure.
The MAT in Science Education faculty will guide you to develop and practice techniques that will engage your students in the learning process and to develop reflective practices that inspire scientific thinking and ways of knowing. Successful MAT candidates will earn a master’s degree in science education and endorsement for Massachusetts initial licensure in biology, chemistry, or physics for grades 8–12 or general science for grades 5–8.
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MAT in Science Education Program Requirements
Students in the MAT in Science Education Program complete two content courses in their chosen field of study in the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences and learn pedagogy and teaching methodology at BU Wheelock. Field experiences in science classrooms begin in the summer and continue throughout each semester.
- Visit the BU Bulletin for information on this program’s academic requirements.
Program Faculty for the MAT in Science Education
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Donald A. DeRosa
Program Director, Science Education
Clinical Associate Professor
Director, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine CityLab & MobileLab -
Ellen E. Faszewski
Associate Dean, Student Affairs
Clinical Professor -
Peter Garik
Clinical Associate Professor
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Eve Manz
Associate Professor
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Thomas J. McKenna
Lecturer
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BU Wheelock Educator Preparation Programs Licensing Disclosure provides information about BU Wheelock state-approved programs and how the educational requirements compare with those in other states. Education students in licensure programs should review this resource and contact edlic@bu.edu with questions.
Background Checks
Students who are admitted into BU Wheelock routinely participate in field experiences as a part of their respective program curriculum and requirements. Most field sites require criminal background checks to determine students’ eligibility for participation. History of a criminal background may disqualify students from participating in these required experiences, which in turn may impede the successful completion of one’s degree program.