M.Ed. in Science in Education (1-8) 33 credits
This program of study is approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for Professional Teacher License in Elementary (1-6) or Middle School General Science (5-8) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The online Science in Education program, which is aligned with national and state science education standards, is designed for classroom teachers and curriculum specialists responsible for elementary and/or middle school science education. This program focuses on the integration of STEM content areas, infuses local environmental issues as an authentic learning context, and mentors teachers in how educational research is translated into classroom practice. This program can also be taken as a non-licensure program.
Program Prerequisites
- For Professional Teacher License in Elementary (1-6): Massachusetts Initial Teacher License in Elementary (1-6)
- For Professional Teacher License in Middle School General Science (5-8): Massachusetts Initial Teacher License in Middle School General Science (5-8)
- For non-licensure: a signed non-licensure agreement
Program of Study
Courses may have prerequisites for registration; please check course descriptions before registering.
Required Courses (27 credits):
EEDUC 7122: capstone course, taken as last course in the program
Electives (6 credits):
Select two of the following 3-credit courses: