5 courses with the subject SCI, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
SCI 3015Methods of Teaching Science (5-8) I3
Credit(s) Offered: Spring This is the first of two methods courses and will focus on content pedagogy of science (including general science, biology, and chemistry) at the middle and secondary level. Teacher candidates design and implement standards-based instruction and assessments that are aligned with best practices for teaching and learning in science. Special emphasis is placed on employing a variety of instructional practices and classroom management strategies that provide learning opportunities for diverse student populations and enhance multicultural pluralism. Disciplinary literacy is particularly emphasized to enhance reading, writing, speaking, and listening in science. A pre-practicum of 25 hours is required. Students will arrange pre-practicum hours on their own or through the support of the Placement Coordinator. An observation by the Supervising Practitioner, and the accompanying Pre-Practicum Targeted Feedback Form are required. Cross-listed with BIOL 3015 and CHEM 3015
Subject
SCI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
BIOL 1800 , EDUC 2011 , EDUC 2012 , SPED 3800 and either CHEM 1000 or CHEM 1300
SCI 4012Practicum Seminar3
Credit(s) Offered: concurrent with the practicum. This course is taken in conjunction with the practicum. Using peer collaboration and self-reflection, teacher candidates explore strategies to improve instruction, promote positive student behavior and social-emotional growth, and provide leadership at a school-wide level. The course also serves as a culminating experience in which candidates produce a Teacher Work Sample (TWS), a multi-step performance assessment that models the planning-teaching-assessment cycle of the professional educator, and that provides evidence of the candidate’s readiness to teach. Cross-listed with BIOL 4012 , CHEM 4012 , ENGL 4012 , ENGT 4012 , HIST 4012 , and MATH 4012
Subject
SCI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
SCI 4850Methods of Teaching General Science (5-8) II3
Credit(s) Offered: Spring This is the second part of the methods course that focuses on science (including chemistry, biology, general science) pedagogy at the middle and secondary level. Teacher candidates continue designing and implementing standards-based instruction and assessments that are aligned with best practices for teaching and learning in science. Special emphasis is placed on employing a variety of instructional practices and classroom management strategies that provide learning opportunities for diverse student populations and enhance multicultural pluralism. Moreover, teacher candidates will gain knowledge in using technology to facilitate teaching and learning appropriate for the needs of diverse learners and across varied subject areas. This course also addresses select biology (8-12), chemistry (8-12), and general science (5-8) subject matter knowledge (5-12) required by ESE. A pre-practicum of 25 hours is required. Students pursuing initial licensure will be required to complete two ESE required Gateway Tasks in this course. Candidates must pass the Gateway Tasks to pursue licensure and to enroll in Practicum. Cross-listed with BIOL 4850 and CHEM 4850
Subject
SCI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: every semester Practicum I is an 8-week student teaching experience in the role of teaching in the middle school setting. Teacher candidates complete the practicum under the direction of a supervising practitioner who is certified in the area of licensure sought by the candidate and under the guidance of the university supervisor. The purpose of the practicum is to ensure candidates are ready to teach in their content area and make an impact with students from the beginning of their experience. Targeted and specific feedback on observations of candidates, measurement of candidate impact on student learning, student feedback on candidates, and candidate artifacts will be used to improve candidate practice on key indicators of all the Professional Standards for Teachers (PSTs) and assess candidate practice on the Candidate Performance of Assessment (CAP) rubric. This process will culminate in the development of Professional Practice Goals for the candidate’s next steps.
Subject
SCI
Credits (min)
4.5
Credits (max)
4.5
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Successful completion of Minor in Secondary and Middle Level Education and Stage II review
Corequisite
SCI 4012 and SCI 4890
SCI 4890Practicum II in General Science4.5
Credit(s) Offered: every semester Practicum II is an 8-week student teaching experience in the role of teaching in the middle school setting. Teacher candidates complete the practicum under the direction of a supervising practitioner who is certified in the area of licensure sought by the candidate and under the guidance of the university supervisor. The purpose of the practicum is to ensure candidates are ready to teach in their content area and make an impact with students from the beginning of their experience. Targeted and specific feedback on observations of candidates, measurement of candidate impact on student learning, student feedback on candidates, and candidate artifacts will be used to improve candidate practice on key indicators of all the Professional Standards for Teachers (PSTs) and assess candidate practice on the Candidate Performance of Assessment (CAP) rubric. This process will culminate in the development of Professional Practice Goals for the candidate’s next steps.
Subject
SCI
Credits (min)
4.5
Credits (max)
4.5
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
