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The M.Ed. Science & Mathematics Education Program will not be accepting new applicants for the Summer 2023, Fall 2023 & Spring 2024 academic terms.   For more information, please contact the Program Director.

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Minimum Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the degree program, an applicant is required to have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with a GPA of 2.50 or better, both overall and in the major. This program is designed for certified elementary, middle, and secondary teachers, but it is possible to be admitted without certification. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Also required for admission are a $45 nonrefundable application fee, official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework, a statement of professional goals, two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic and/or work experience and which indicate evidence of potential for success in graduate work, and official GRE or PRAXIS scores for content area exams. If Praxis II or content area scores are not available then scores from an equivalent state licensure test, which is approved by the South Carolina Department of Education, must be submitted. Additionally, the applicant is requested to submit a valid teaching certificate, if held. TOEFL scores must be submitted if English is not the applicant’s primary language.

Transfer Credit Policy

An applicant or student of the M.Ed. in Science and Mathematics Education (SMFE) program can seek approval from the Program Director to accept up to six transfer credit hours. These courses must have a grade of B or higher, and can count toward the M. Ed. in the SMFT degree requirements. Courses with a grade of “Pass” or “Satisfactory” will not be accepted. Also, note that the courses must be catalogue courses and not professional development courses to count in a program.

Couses Taken as a Non-degree Seeking Student

M.Ed. in Science and Mathematics Education courses or other graduate science of mathematics courses taken at the College of Charleston prior to formal matriculation into the program can count towards the course requirements for the degree.  Consult with the program director with questions regarding CofC science or math courses taken prior to matriculation.

Professional Development for Certified Teachers

Certified educators can enroll in professional development courses through the School of Education, Health and Human Performance Office of Professional Development in Education (OPDE). These courses, known as Professional Development Courses (EDPD) are used to modernize instructional strategies and offer content enrichment opportunities while leading to recertification points and pay scale advancements. These Professional Development credits offered through OPDE do not count toward the completion of an advanced degree such as this Master of Education. Please note that EDPD courses differ from Catalog Courses. A Catalog Course has been approved as part of a course of study in a College of Charleston graduate-level program. For more information regarding professional development courses, contact the OPDE Office at 843.953.7651.

Fellowships, Assistantships & Scholarships 

A number of graduate assistantships, fellowhips and scholarships are available for full-time students. The awards will normally be made by April 15 for the following academic year. Assistantship applications should be completed by March 15. However, assistantships will be considered on an ongoing basis.  Assitantship and scholarship applications are found online at http://gradschool.cofc.edu. Please contact the program director personally if interested in a SMFT program assistantship.