Education Specialist Certificate in Science Education

The Educational Specialist Certificate program requires a minimum of 30 credits beyond the master’s degree. The purpose of the program is to strengthen the liberal education of elementary, middle, and high school teachers and administrators so that they are more effective as professional workers in the field of Science Education. The specific content of each major is dependent upon the individual student’s needs and interests. The typical plan includes course work in the science education and related curriculum courses as well as subject matter areas supportive of a science major or minor.The education specialist certificate in science education allows professionals to work as curriculum specialists in their area of concentration and to perform leadership roles in their schools andor district. This knowledge and skills acquired in this program are also important to those interested in pursuing a doctorate in education.

To be considered for graduate admission, applicants must have completed an appropriate university-level program comparable in subject matter and credits to a Wayne State bachelor's degree program. While a degree in another country may have a similar name to a U.S. degree, that doesn't mean it requires similar lengths and content of study or that it should be accepted as equivalent.All graduate applicants must:Present an excellent scholastic recordHave sufficient financial resources for minimum tuition, supplies and living expensesBe proficient in EnglishApplicants whose native language is not English must meet one of the following language proficiency requirements for admission: (1) submit an English language qualifying score, (2) receive provisional admission through the Wayne State University English Language Institute (ELI), (3) qualify for English proficiency exemption.To establish English proficiency, you are required to submit an official qualifying score meeting minimum Graduate School requirements. The Graduate School's English Language Proficiency requirements are the absolute minimum; programs can set higher minimum standards. You are expected to meet the requirements set by your program of interest