University of Alabama College of Education Secondary Education Science Concentration Box 870232 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 US   Phone: 1-205-348-0360   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Certificate Ed.S. in Secondary Education Science Concentration Online   The Educational Specialist in Secondary Education with a science concentration online degree program offers the unique opportunity for individuals to become leaders in science education in their local regions. The EdS Degree in Science Education is designed to help science teachers advance their certification, become more effective instructors who facilitate student learning through action research in their classrooms, enhance their competency to design curricula with meaningful science content, plan and implement professional development programs, and evaluate ongoing school change. The program is also designed to provide competent science education leadership throughout individual school systems and the region. It is designed to advance the careers of post-masters science educators who not only teach in secondary or postsecondary school systems, but also for those who work in other science-related fields, such as science supervision, who wish to pursue their interest in science education. Those who possess secondary education science certification at the A level (AL) may use the EdS to apply for AA certification.     Accreditation Information: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (S.A.C.S.)  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Master's Degree  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: 1000 GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements Also considered are professional/academic recommendation letters (3), educational experience in teaching and leadership, a statement of purpose, and writing samples    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:   Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: