K-5 Science Endorsement

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The K-5 Science Endorsement program is designed to strengthen and advance science content knowledge, provide professional growth, and promote changes in practice that impact student achievement. 5. To be eligible for the program, an individual must hold a Clear Renewable teaching certificate and have a minimum of one year of teaching experience. With this endorsement, individuals teaching science in grades K-5 will be eligible to earn salary incentives when funded by the General Assembly.

12 semester hours of graduate credit as follows:

EDSE 7271 - Life Science For In-Service Elementary Teachers 3
EDSE 7272 - Physical Science for In-Service Elementary Teachers 3
EDSE 7273 - Earth and Space Science for In-Service Elementary Teachers 3
EDSE 7274 - Pedagogical Strategies and Residency Requirements for Inquiry-Based Elementary Science Instruction 1.0 - 3.0