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| Master of Arts in Teaching |
| Science (5-9 or 5-12) |
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| If you already have a science background, you can become a licensed teacher and earn a master's degree online. WGU's online graduate degree in science education combines preparation for teacher licensure in middle school or high school science (depending on the program selected) with additional education to earn your master's degree. The program trains you to become a highly-qualified teacher and includes supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom setting.
Note: Students entering the program should
already possess extensive background in science. Speak to an Enrollment Counselor. If it is determined you do not possess the necessary
background for entry into this program, you may enroll in a Teacher Content Preparation Program.
WGU is the only exclusively online teacher education institution in the nation to receive NCATE accreditation.
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A Program Overview
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| This online teaching master's degree program consists of five domains of study including Demonstration Teaching (student teaching), completion of a professional portfolio and capstone project.
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Foundations of Teaching
Effective Teaching Practices (Science)
Demonstration Teaching (includes practice teaching)
Research Fundamentals
Instructional Design and Performance Improvement
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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Most students can complete their program in 2 to 3 years.
Time to Completion frequently asked questions.
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Admission Requirements
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New students must submit an official transcript verifying receipt of a baccalaureate degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited institution. Candidates for admission can be admitted provisionally and begin their studies before WGU has official confirmation of completion of a baccalaureate degree. Applicants will be required to take an online admissions test that helps determine the likelihood of success in a WGU program. Applicants will be required to submit proof of meeting the Teachers College admission requirements for the state in which they reside. This can include passing a state-specific basic skills test as a pre-requisite to Demonstration Teaching (student teaching). (Registering and paying for the test is the student's responsibility.) This requirement can be met either prior to admission or before beginning the Foundations of Teaching subject area once you are enrolled in your WGU online teaching degree program. Additional requirements apply before the student is permitted in an actual classroom to practice teach during the Demonstration Teaching phase.
(An Enrollment Counselor can help you understand what is required of you.) More info about Admissions.
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Becoming a Certified Teacher
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| This program was designed to prepare students for certification in any U.S. state, but specific requirements vary from
state to state. Our programs are accredited, "state
approved" by the Utah Department of Education, and designed to meet the "highly qualified" requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Act.
Learn more by reviewing our Getting Your Teaching
License section or speak to an Enrollment
Counselor.
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Other Recommended Online Teaching Degree Programs at WGU:
M.A. Teaching (K-8) - Prepare for teacher licensure in elementary education or generalist/middle school with additional education to earn a master's degree.
M.A. Teaching - Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12) - Prepare for teacher licensure in secondary mathematics with additional education to earn a master's degree.
M.A. Teaching - Social Science (5-12) - Prepare for teacher licensure in secondary social science with additional education to earn a master's degree.
Commonly Searched Phrases: middle school science licensure, science teacher certification, science education graduate program, graduate degree in 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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