Qualified ARTC candidates in Middle School Mathematics and Secondary Science (biology, chemistry, earth science and physics) may complete certification via the traditional ARTC program OR opt to apply to the University of Delaware's M.Ed. Program in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in either Mathematics Education or Secondary Science Education. Completion of the M.Ed. courses listed below will satisfy the requirements for ARTC certification; additional courses must be taken to earn the master's degree. Detailed information on additional M.Ed. program requirements can be found at http://www.udel.edu/educ/graduate/.

A maximum of 9 credits taken prior to admission into the graduate program may be applied, if appropriate, to the degree, so candidates electing this option should apply for admission as early as possible and before 9 course credits have been completed.

Candidates who choose this option must meet all criteria for ARTC enrollment, including employment in a Delaware public or charter secondary school and passing scores on Praxis I and Praxis II. They must also be provided the same supervision and mentoring as all other ARTC candidates and schools must submit the same documentation of successful classroom performance at the end of the internship year (3 lesson analyses, final performance appraisal and letter recommending certification) to complete certification through ARTC.

To qualify for this option, candidates must

• hold a bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the selected program with an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher;
• submit transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work;
• submit a combined score of at least 1050 on the GRE verbal and quantitative tests;
• provide three letters of recommendation testifying to the applicant's academic abilities;
• submit a one or two page statement of the applicant's goals for the program and proposed specialization;
• submit a one or two page statement of the applicant's goals for the program and proposed specialization;

The School of Education does not guarantee admission to those who meet these minimum academic requirements, but will consider candidates who fail to meet the requirements but who offer other strengths.

M.Ed. Course Requirements for ARTC Certification

Five graduate-level courses (15 credits) within the 33-credit M.Ed. program are required for ARTC certification. These courses should be completed first and within the first two years in the classroom:

EDUC 613 Adolescent Development & Educational Psychology: Cognitive Aspects (offered fall/winter/spring)
EDUC 619 Diversity in the Classroom (offered fall/winter/spring)
EDUC 622 The Role of Literacy in the Content Areas (offered fall/spring/summer)
EDUC 658 Discipline and Classroom Management (offered winter/spring/summer)
AND
EDUC 636 Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School Math (offered every spring)
OR
EDUC 696 Methods of Teaching Secondary Science (offered every fall)

Typical course sequences for those admitted to start the program in the spring and fall semesters:

Admission Process

Once enrolled in ARTC, qualified candidates selecting the M.Ed. option must notify the ARTC office of this decision and apply for graduate admission at: http://www.udel.edu/educ/graduate/how_to_apply.html.

Candidates should apply by November 1 to be considered for admission for the spring semester and by April 1 to be admitted for the fall semester.