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| Master of Arts |
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| Earn more with a master's degree in a high-demand field! WGU's online master's in science education prepares you to certify in secondary science, a high-demand second teaching field.
WGU is the only exclusively online teacher education institution in the nation to NCATE accreditation.
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A Program Overview
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| The online graduate degree in science education consists of four domains of study and completion of a capstone project.
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For the middle school option:
General Science Content
Research Fundamentals
Instructional Design and Performance Improvement
Subject-Specific Teaching Methods (Secondary Science)
For the high school option:
General Science Content
Research Fundamentals
Subject-Specific Teaching Methods (Secondary Science)
Plus, for the high school option, choose one of the following:
Interdisciplinary Science Content (Biological Sciences)
Interdisciplinary Science Content (Geosciences)
View detailed information about these domains.
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Tuition That's Affordable
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WGU is a non-profit university with affordable tuition. Tuition for this degree is just
$2,790 per 6-month term or just $5,580 per year. (Tuition will become $2,890 effective 9/1/2008.) This is
less than HALF what other reputable online universities typically charge. (Other schools
charge as much as $300-400 per credit.)
Click here for details about tuition.
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Time Required to Complete the Program
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While program pace is ultimately determined by the individual student, this program is designed to be completed in 2 to 3 years.
Time to Completion frequently asked questions.
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Admission Requirements
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Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree and meet state eligibility requirements for obtaining principal certification. Applicants will also be required to take an online admissions test that helps determine the likelihood of success in a WGU program. In addition, applicants seeking a science endorsement must present a copy of a currently valid teaching license, submitted within three months after the date of enrollment.
More info about Admissions.
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Other Online Master's Degrees in Education from WGU:
M.S. Special Education - This online master's degree in special education prepares you to effectively teach students with mild to moderate disabilities.
M.A. English Language Learning - This online master's degree in ELL education prepares you to teach in a PK-12 ELL/ESL setting and to qualify for a high-demand endorsement in ELL or ESL.
M.A. Mathematics Education - This online master's in math education prepares you to certify in secondary mathematics, a high-demand second teaching field.
Commonly Searched Phrases: graduate degree in science education, science education graduate programs, masters in science education, online masters education science, online masters of science education, secondary science education.
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"Higher income…"
"WGU's program is allowing me to expand my career choices and earn a higher income in my chosen field of education. As a father of a young and growing family of three sons, these things are important and add security for my family."
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| —Brian Toomer, WGU graduate |
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"Working with my mentor…"
"My favorite part of the WGU experience was working with my mentor. I also enjoyed the convenience of learning online.
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| —Eric Mortensen, Jr. high teacher |
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"Speed their licensure…"
WGU Teachers College will be a boon to states seeking training for current teachers and paraprofessionals to help them meet the education requirements under the No Child Left Behind Act and speed their licensure."
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| —Rod Paige, Former Secretary, U.S. Dept. of Education |
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