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Master of Natural Science
College of Science and Mathematics
(573)651-2163, E-mail: cwmcgowan@semo.edu
Program Objectives
The College of Science and Mathematics offers the Master of Natural Science. Admission to the degree requires 30 undergraduate hours in science and mathematics. Areas of emphasis include Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Science Education. Students may enjoy a close relationship with an advisory committee of three persons helping to plan the course of study. Curriculum A requires the thesis while under curriculum B the thesis is optional.
M.N.S. Admission Requirements
1. Minimum GPA of 2.75 (on a 4 point scale) for last 30 semester hours of undergraduate science and math courses.
2. Two letters of recommendation addressing the applicant's potential for academic success in the respective area of emphasis.
3. Additional requirements for each area of emphasis:
Submission of scores for the general portion of the Graduate Record Exam (verbal, quantitative, and analytical)
Letter of intent incorporating an agreement with a faculty sponsor.
Submission of scores for the general portion of the Graduate Record Exam (verbal, quantitative, and analytical)
Completion of the following courses with associated laboratory with a grade of 'C' or better in each course: 1) Organic Chemistry; 2) Analytical Chemistry, Quantitative Analysis or Chemical Instrumentation; 3) Physical Chemistry.
Completion of a major in mathematics, or completion of the following courses with a grade of 'C' or better in each course and a 3.0 G.P.A. (on a 4 point scale) for these courses: 1) Standard calculus sequence; 2) Linear Algebra; 3) Abstract Algebra; 4) Nine additional hours of post-calculus courses. A student who is no more than two courses short of meeting these requirements may be admitted on a provisional basis.
4. Students who do not meet these requirements will be considered on a case by case basis.
Core Curriculum
Each area of emphasis provides work beyond the topics studied for the baccalaureate degree. It may be used by junior and senior high school teachers to improve their skills and understanding of the discipline and its teaching. The program may be adapted by those seeking employment in industry, business or government or by those interested in pursuing a higher level degree.
Curriculum A
Curriculum B
Students may choose to do a thesis or a comprehensive scholarly paper and the writing of a comprehensive examination in the area of emphasis in lieu of a thesis.
Department Of Biology
Master of Natural Science in Applied Chemistry
Dr. Philip Crawford, Chairperson
(573) 651-2166, E-mail: pcrawford@semo.edu
Graduate Program Coordinator: Dr. Michael Rodgers
(573) 651-2360, E-mail: mrodgers@semo.edu
Requirements for Acceptance
Entering students will take placement exams in Organic, Analytical, and Physical Chemistry. The exams emphasize fundamental knowledge that entering students should have in each of the three areas, at a level of rigor typical of that found in a Chemistry Bachelor of Arts degree program. More advanced exams may be used to determine the correct placement of better prepared students. On the basis of the exam scores, the students will be placed either into refresher courses or into their required degree courses.
CH511 Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry (2 credit hours)
CH540 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (2 credit hours)
CH571 Fundamentals of Quantitative Analysis (2 credit hours)
These courses are the same as CH310, CH341/ CH342, and CH271 in the Southeast Missouri State University Undergraduate catalog, and include lab, but graduate students receive only two hours of credit. A maximum of 2 hours of refresher courses may count as elective credit towards the M.N.S. in Applied Chemistry degree.
Chemistry Degree Requirements
In addition to the core curriculum, the following courses are required on all M.N.S. in Applied Chemistry degrees.
Department Of Geosciences
Graduate Program Coordinator-Nicholas Tibbs
(573) 651-2168, E-mail: ntibbs@semo.edu
Department Of Mathematics
Dr. Victor Gummersheimer, Chairperson
(573)651-2164, E-mail: vgummersheimer@semo.edu
Graduate Program Coordinator-Dr. Robert Sheets
(573) 651-2164, E-mail: rsheets@semo.edu
Department Of Physics
Dr. David Probst, Chairperson and Graduate Program Coordinator
(573) 651-2167, E-mail: probst@physics.semo.edu
Science Education Emphasis
This emphasis is designed to provide graduate level training in science education, and it is divided into three tracks: one tailored for secondary science education, one for middle school science education, and one for elementary science education. Congruity between science content and science pedagogy characterize the program of study, a balance that leads to enhanced science teaching and learning as well as more effective science curriculum development and management. This is not a program that leads to teacher certification.
Admission Requirements: Graduate School
- Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
- Have an overall undergraduate g.p.a. of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Admission Requirements: MNS Science Education Emphasis
- Secondary Science Education Track
- Hold a valid teaching certificate in secondary education with a major or area of endorsement in one of the sciences (biology, chemistry, earth science, or physics) OR approval from the director of graduate science education.
- A total of at least 30 undergraduate hours in the combined areas of science and mathematics.
- Elementary Science Education Track
- Hold a valid teaching certificate in elementary education or early childhood education or middle school education OR approval from the director of graduate science education.
- A total of at least 30 undergraduate hours in the combined areas of science and mathematics (technique courses may be included in that total).
- Middle School Science Education Track
- Hold a valid teaching certificate in middle school education or secondary education or elementary education OR approval from the director of graduate science education.
- A total of at least 30 undergraduate hours in the combined areas of science and mathematics (technique courses may be included in that total).
Course Requirements: Science Education Emphasis
Secondary Science Education Track
Note: This is a non-thesis track. As such, a scholarly paper and a written comprehensive examination are additional requirements.
Elementary Science Education Track (32 total hours)
Note: This is a non-thesis track. As such, a scholarly paper and a written comprehensive examination are additional requirements.
Middle School Science Education
Students interested in middle school science education may go through either the elementary or secondary track, selecting courses pertinent to the middle school level.
See "Graduate Course Listings" for a complete list of graduate courses and descriptions.
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