FIU's New Approach to Teaching Sends Scientists into the Classroom

Florida International University’s College of Arts and Sciences has joined forces with the College of Education to transform science and math education and graduate scientists poised to become trailblazing teachers in their fields.Through FIU’s new secondary teacher education programs, the College of Arts and Sciences prepares students in their chosen science or math subject area, while the College of Education gives them the tools they will need in the classroom. By choosing new integrated education programs in physics, mathematics, chemistry, and earth sciences, students will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in their chosen discipline and will be eligible to obtain a full professional teaching certificate from the state of Florida. A biological sciences education program will be proposed soon as well.These teacher preparation programs are currently going through the state approval and accreditation process. They are unique among South Florida universities and could serve as a national model. The first graduates are expected in 2011.

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