About the course

The Master of Arts in Teaching Physics Program, leading to initial teaching certification in Physics Grades 6-12, is a 37-38 credit hour program. The program is intended for students with a BA or BS in Physics, Physical Science, and/or Integrated Science or General Science, or an equivalent degree (e.g., Engineering) who wish to earn teacher certification with the State of Michigan. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Ypsilanti
Summer (May), 2024	Ypsilanti
Fall (August), 2024	Ypsilanti
Winter (January), 2025	Ypsilanti
Summer (May), 2025	Ypsilanti
Fall (August), 2025	Ypsilanti
Winter (January), 2026	Ypsilanti
Summer (May), 2026	Ypsilanti

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Eastern Michigan University

Applicants must also meet the following program requirements. Requirements may be more stringent than the minimum graduate school requirements.

　　Hold a 2.75 undergraduate GPA or 3.0 in the last half of the undergraduate work or 3.3 GPA in 12 hours or more of work at the graduate level.

　　Furnish an analysis of professional goals written by the candidate. This analysis should describe how the chosen degree program will help meet the selected goals and how the candidate?s life experiences, accomplishments, and interests will contribute to their success in the program.

　　Request and have submitted two letters of recommendation that address the candidate?s professional commitment, experience, and potential.

　　Freedom from civil/criminal convictions, academic probation, or administrative probation, ICHAT Criminal Background Check and Statement of Civil/Criminal Convictions, For any civil/criminal conviction, provide a copy of Judgment of Sentence, Registrar of Actions, or Certificate of Conviction and a written explanation of the offense, Applications of students with civil/criminal convictions will be carefully reviewed and may take longer to process.

　　Students majoring in physics may be required to have the equivalent of a teachable minor to earn a teaching certificate from the State of Michigan. See College of Education advisor.

　　An undergraduate degree in physics or a ly related field from an accredited college or university.

　　A minimum of 30 semester hours in physics coursework is required and must include:

　　Calculus-based Mechanics

　　Heat & Sound and Electricity & Light (Two-semester sequences)

　　Astronomy with Laboratory

　　Intermediate Mechanics and Laboratory

　　Electricity and Magnetism

　　Heat and Thermodynamics

　　Modern Physics and Laboratory

　　TOEFL: 79 iBT

　　IELTS: 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　The next application deadline is 01 November 2023

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Eastern Michigan University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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