Broad-field Science Major
Texas A&M University-Commerce
This sheet briefly describes opportunities currently available at TAMU-Commerce for science teachers who wish to obtain an MS with a major in broad-field science. The program described below contains an emphasis in physics. The other science departments at TAMU-C (Chemistry, Biological and Earth Sciences) can provide this program with an emphasis in their respective areas. This program is being re-emphasized to allow teachers to gain background necessary to comfortably adjust to the TEKS that took effect in the fall of 1998.
Course Requirements for MS in Broad-field Science
Physics: 531, 532, 526, 561, and 595 (Research Techniques)
Chemistry: 529, 597
Biology: 505, 532
Earth Science: 510, 572
*Course substitutions can be made with permission of the Head, Department of Physics
Anticipated Offering Times for Above Courses
Course |
Summer 01 |
Fall 01 |
Spring 02 |
Summer 02 |
Fall 02 |
Phys 531 |
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Phys 532 |
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Phys 526 |
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Phys 561 |
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Chem 529 |
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Chem 597 |
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Bsc 505 |
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Bsc 532 |
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Esci 510 |
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Esci 572 |
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The broadfield science major is available in the Option II, 36 hour masters program (12 courses). The major consists of 24 hours arranged in three fields in a 12-6-6- pattern (4-2-2 courses). Theoretically it is possible to have a minor with this program but… the recommended procedure is to have 5 courses (4 + 595) in one department and to have the other courses in the sciences and or math with possibly an education course.