Master of Science

in Science Education

Informal Science Education Option

Students interested in science education outside of formal school settings may elect the Informal Science Education Option of the M.S. in Science Education. In addition to core science education and concentration courses, this curriculum includes course work in informal science education, an internship in a cooperating informal science education venue (e.g. science museum, nature center, zoo) and an informal science education project related to the student’s area of interest.

Admissions Requirements

The master's program is designed for individuals holding bachelor's degrees in areas of science or in secondary school science education.

For general admissions requirements, please refer to the Graduate Information and Regulations section of the catalog.

Curriculum

The program can be completed on a part-time or full-time basis, and both a thesis and non-thesis option are available.  Nine credit hours of core science education classes are required (highlighted below), and a minimum of three science courses (9 credit hours) in an approved area of concentration are required.  For the thesis track, a minimum of two additional graduate science education courses (6 credit hours) and six credit hours of Thesis are required (30 credit hours total).  For the nonthesis track, a minimum of three additional graduate science education classes (9 credit hours), three credit hours of electives, and three credit of Research are required (33 credit hours total).

Sample Full Time Schedule (non-thesis option)