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PS3 & SJSU Science & Literacy Inquiry Academy
What is SLIA?
The Science and Literacy Inquiry Academy is a San José State University MA
degree program for K-8 teachers. SLIA is centered around meeting the needs
of diverse learners by focusing
on inquiry-based science
instruction,
literacy issues in science instruction (language development), and
the integration of technology into science instruction.
What are SLIA’s
Goals?
The primary focus of the SLIA Academy is to enhance teacher leadership
in a variety of ways, the emphasis options are:
Science & Literacy
Science & Technology
Science & Social Equity
Science, Language & Culture
SLIA Requirement (30 units)
SLIA MA CORE (15-18
units)
EDTE 214 Lrning Hi-Tech Evrnmnt (3 units)
EDTE 215 Constructivism (3 units)
EDTE 244 Seminar in Curriculum (3 units)
EDTE 250 or EDTE 221 Rsrch In Education (3 units)
EDTE 298 or EDTE 299 MA
Project/Thesis (3-6 units)
SLIA MA Focus/Electives (9-12 units)
Choose from one of the program areas:
Science (Upper Division Science)
Technology (IT 200 level classes)
Language Development and/or Social/Cultural (200
level classes)
What are the MA admission requirements?
Preliminary Credential
Minimum of 3.0 GPA
3 Letters of Recommendation
2-page essay
Personal Interview
Please visit the Science and Literacy Inquiry Academy website at San José State University for more information about the admission requirements.
How can I begin?
Complete the following three steps:
- Apply to SJSU Graduate Program by completing the graduate application form.
- Apply to the MA degree program by completing the MA application form.
- Email Dr. Sharon Parsons to make an appointment for an interview.
If you wish to apply for thePS3 $1000 stipend to help defray tuition costs, email Jan Hustler.
Questions?
For further questions about the MA Program, email Dr.
Sharon Parsons.
For stipend questions, email Jan
Hustler.
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