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Earth Science (Grades 7-12)

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School of EducationMaster of ArtsMA - Master of Arts
Completion requirement
  1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0.   

  2. At least 21 credits in geology, astronomy, physical geography, earth science, or environmental science, which include courses in introductory geology with a lab, astronomy with a lab, and weather and climate/meteorology with a lab. 

  3. Two letters of recommendation.  

  4. A personal statement.  

Completion requirement
Earn at least 42 credits
Progress Standards
  1. Minimum GPA for Retention - Graduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to remain at Hunter College. Students whose grades fall below this standard are required to raise their GPAs to at least 3.0 within one semester.

  2. No F in the first two semesters—students who receive a grade of F or WU in any course in the first two semesters will not be allowed to continue in the program.

  3. Progress holds due to Incomplete Grades - Students with two or more INCs will not be allowed to register for any courses.

  4. Key Course Performance Standards

    • Students must receive a grade of at least a B in key program courses. 

    • Students who receive a grade of F or WU in key program courses may not continue in the program. 

    • Key Program Courses are identified by the label (KC) in the course title.

Exit Requirements
  1. An overall GPA of 3.0.

  2. Master’s degree students will develop a professional teaching portfolio, which is a cumulative effort, integrating course and fieldwork throughout the program.

  3. Complete the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) workshop.

Completion requirement
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 0337601
  • 0337611
  • 0337621
  • 0337631
  • 0336831
  • 0336861
  • 0336891
  • 0336961
  • 1258621
  • 1173791
AND
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
  • 0337081
  • 0337461
    AND
    0337501
Completion requirement
  • PGEOG 70563 - Earth Science Today

  • course - Concepts and Theories in GeoInformatics

  • course - Science and Society

  • course - Challenging Concepts in Earth Science: Using Research to Identify Common Misconceptions and Assess Student Learning

  • One elective chosen from 600- or 700-level courses with a PEGOG or GTECH prefix, 3 or 4 cr.