{"id":70862,"date":"2023-08-13T22:12:35","date_gmt":"2023-08-14T02:12:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/?post_type=bu-program-page&#038;p=70862"},"modified":"2026-08-03T11:18:06","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T15:18:06","slug":"physics-education-graduate-certificate","status":"publish","type":"bu-program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/science-education\/physics-education-graduate-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Physics Education Graduate Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Turn your passion for physics into a career that inspires a new generation of innovators, problem solvers, and scientists. With the Graduate Certificate in Physics Education, you&#8217;ll be prepared as a confident, effective educator and earn initial licensure in Physics (Grades 8\u201312).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Program Features <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>Master Inquiry-Based Physics Teaching<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed for qualified post-baccalaureate students who are interested in receiving initial licensure in physics, the certificate in teaching physics will expand your pedagogical knowledge, skill in planning effective curriculum, and ability to promote inquiry and scientific thinking. The 26-credit program can be completed on either a part- or full-time basis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Licensure Pathway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who complete the graduate certificate in physics education can receive an endorsement for Massachusetts initial teaching licensure in Physics, grades 8\u201312, including preparation for DESE requirements and MTEL examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Gain Meaningful Field Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A structured pre-practicum and practicum will allow you to apply what you learn in real educational settings. Working alongside experienced educators, you&#8217;ll build confidence, refine your teaching skills, and graduate prepared to lead your own secondary physics classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Career Outcomes for a Physics Education Certificate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who are successful in completing the certificate in physics education will develop the knowledge and skills necessary as a teacher of physics for grades 8\u201312. You\u2019ll be prepared to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Demonstrate advanced pedagogical content knowledge to earn initial grade-level licensure in physics<\/li><li>Plan effective, evidence-based curricula for students of diverse backgrounds<\/li><li>Practice research-based teaching methods that promote scientific ways of thinking<\/li><li>Accurately assess student performance<\/li><li>Demonstrate classroom leadership<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group person-spotlight\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-tertiary-color has-text-color\">Featured Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Faculty for the graduate certificate in Physics Education represent broad experiences in science education. They have expertise in a range of areas, including curriculum development, designing learning environments, and supporting pre- and in-service teachers.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<ul class=\"profile-listing profile-format-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-34296 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-science-education sed-affiliation-faculty department-teaching-learning program-science-education\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/ellen-faszewski\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2018\/05\/SED18-013-e-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Ellen Faszewski\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Ellen E. Faszewski<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Clinical Professor<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-22132 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-science-education sed-affiliation-faculty department-teaching-learning program-science-education\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/peter-garik\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2016\/07\/Peter-Garik_01_-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Peter Garik\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Peter Garik<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Program Director, Science Education<br \/>\r\nClinical Associate Professor<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-79408 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-science-education research-interest-teaching-learning sed-affiliation-faculty department-teaching-learning program-science-education\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/ihsan-ghazal\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2024\/07\/Ghazal_Ihsan_348-_218-Retouched_Recropped-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Ihsan Ghazal\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Ihsan Ghazal<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Lecturer<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-22134 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-elementary-education research-interest-science-education research-interest-stem-education research-interest-teaching-learning sed-affiliation-faculty department-teaching-learning program-science-education\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/eve-manz\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2016\/07\/Eve_Manz_07_Square-scaled-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Eve Manz\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Eve Manz<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Associate Professor<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-38487 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-ai-education research-interest-science-education research-interest-stem-education research-interest-teaching-learning research-interest-technology sed-affiliation-faculty department-teaching-learning program-science-education\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/thomas-mckenna\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2018\/07\/TJ-McKenna_21_-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"TJ McKenna is a faculty member in the science education program at BU Wheelock and director of the AI and education program.\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Thomas J. McKenna<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Program Director, AI &#038; Education<br \/>\r\nDirector, Center for STEM Professional Learning at Scale<br \/>\r\nAssociate Director, Educator Engagement and Impact, AI &#038; Education Institute<br \/>\r\nClinical Assistant Professor, Science Education<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Physics Education Certificate Courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the certificate in teaching physics, you\u2019ll develop the knowledge and skills necessary as a beginning teacher of physics for grades 8\u201312. You\u2019ll take courses such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Introduction to Adolescent Development<\/li><li>Science Teaching Methods<\/li><li>Special Education: Curriculum and Instruction<\/li><li>A Practical Approach to Classroom Management<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/wheelock\/programs\/science-education\/graduate-certificate-in-physics-education\/\">See Detailed Course List<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Related Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>Master of Education (EdM) in Science Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For educators who wish to deepen their knowledge and skills, and who already have an initial license or do not wish to obtain one. You\u2019ll explore the latest research, curricula, methodologies, and theories in science education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/science-education\/edm-in-science-education\/\">Learn About the EdM<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Science Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepare as an effective science educator through coursework and field-based experiences. If you seek an initial teacher license in the science content area in which you completed an undergraduate major, the MAT in Science Education offers a pathway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/science-education\/mat-in-science-education\/\">Learn About the MAT<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-dark-color has-text-color\">Admissions &amp; Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column date-deadline\">\n<h6>Fall &amp; Spring 2027<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h4>Aug 3, 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Application Opens<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column date-deadline\">\n<h6>Spring 2027 Start<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h4>Dec 15, 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Application Closes <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column date-deadline\">\n<h6>Fall 2027 Start<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h4>Jan 15, 2027<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Priority Deadline<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column date-deadline\">\n<h6>Fall 2027 Start<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h4>Aug 1, 2027<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Application Closes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> Connect with BU Wheelock to learn more about the Certificate in Physics Education (Grades 8\u201312). 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