Enhance your career and impact students with a master's degree in science education.
STEM education is more important than ever before, and WGU is proud to support the growth and purpose of STEM by helping over 8,700 students graduate with STEM teaching degrees. If you're passionate about STEM education as well, a science education degree can prepare you to change direction and show students the wonders of the scientific world. This online master's degree in science education allows current teachers to specialize in teaching general science courses to junior high or middle school students. When you choose WGU you'll get more than a credential—you'll be equipped to connect with diverse students and help all kinds of learners thrive.
The master's in science education helps ensure your proficiency in a wide range of natural science topics, including biology, chemistry, physics, and earth and space science. In addition to the subject matter, you will learn the classroom skills necessary to effectively teach this content to students in the middle school/junior high grades*.
*The specific grade levels you will be qualified or endorsed to teach will depend on your state.
Eligibility note: The M.A. Science Education (Middle Grades) program is for certified teachers who already hold a bachelor's degree and wish to add middle-grades science to their existing licenses. This master's of science teaching online program is not intended for aspiring teachers seeking teacher licensure or teaching certification. If you are seeking your teaching certificate, please view our online college for teaching programs leading to teacher licensure .
76% of graduates finish within
24 months
WGU lets you move more quickly through material you already know and advance as soon as you're ready. The result: You may finish your teaching degree online faster.
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Tuition per 6-month term is
$3,490
Tuition charged per term—rather than per credit—helps you control the ultimate cost of earning your teaching degree online. Finish faster, pay less!
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Graduates who recommend WGU:
97%
The vast majority of alumni say WGU delivered on its promises. In fact, over 50% of students found WGU thanks to a friend's recommendation.
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A master's degree in science education that prepares you to change your career course and become a science teacher.
If you're ready to change up your educational career, a master's degree in science education could be the perfect fit. Take your teaching experience and knowledge and put it to use as you become a licensed middle-grade science educator. Take the next step in your career as a teacher—inspire students, impact classrooms, and change communities.
A science education curriculum designed by education experts.
This online Master of Arts in Science Education degree program provides you with the essential skills and knowledge you need to become a middle school science teacher. This science education degree program is for already-licensed teachers looking to complete a master's of science teaching online degree as the next step in their K–12 education careers.
The WGU M.A. Science Education (Middle Grades) degree program was designed (and is regularly updated) with input from the experts on our Education Program Council . These respected authorities know exactly what it takes for a graduate to teach general science content, principles and methodology to young adolescents.
Why WGU?
Discover why teachers love WGU:
You aren't on your own. WGU has Program Mentors who work with you from the day you start, all the way through graduation. They help you chart your courses, answer your questions about, and help you learn about licensing in your state. You're not alone when you choose an online degree at WGU.Flexible schedule. Students choose WGU for this online science education degree program because of its flexibility. Whether you already have a full-time job, have responsibilities as a parent, or just have a busy schedule, WGU's online college for teaching can work for you.
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Areas of Study
Courses in this master's of science education program include:
Heredity and genetics
Science and technology
Physics
Ecology and environmental science
Astronomy
Earth science
Chemistry
Physical science
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A Respected Degree
Administrators and peers alike will see the value in your degree:
Strong alumni network. When you enroll in an online degree program at WGU, you join an impressive network of education professionals. Over 8,000 students graduated from the Teachers College in 2019 alone, taking their skills and impacting the educational system all around the United States.Recognized and accredited. WGU is a regionally accredited institution, meaning your degree is valuable. We also have top recognitions, like being named the best value in teacher education by the National Council on Teacher Quality.
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A supported, personalized experience.
WGU is different from other online universities—in the best possible ways! Take a quick look at what we mean:
Faculty
Learning
Assessment
In-Classroom Experience
Alumni Support
Faculty
SUPPORTING YOU: Faculty focused on students.
An entire team of faculty members has one goal in mind: your success. Your Program Mentor is your individually assigned faculty member, providing regular program guidance and instruction from the day you start, to the day you graduate. In addition, Course Instructors provide regular, subject-matter instruction and support, typically one-on-one, throughout each course you take.
Learning
YOUR ROADMAP: A personalized learning plan.
Your program is made up of a series of courses, each a personalized journey toward subject mastery. A preassessment provides insight into what you already know. You’ll then learn what you still need to learn, using online learning resources—available 24/7—along with one-on-one or cohort-based faculty instruction.
Assessment
PROVE IT: Show you know your stuff.
WGU measures learning, not time, so each course in your program culminates in an assessment—a test, paper, project, or presentation that allows you to prove what you know. As soon as you’re ready, you take the assessment. Take proctored exams from the comfort of your own home—via webcam, any time of day!
In-Classroom Experience
REAL-WORLD: Experience in a classroom.
Most of your program will be completed online but all teacher licensure programs—and many graduate-level programs for already-licensed teachers—also include the opportunity to observe and practice in a K–12 classroom setting. We’ll help you set everything up at a school near you.
Alumni Support
ALWAYS a Night Owl: WGU for life.
Continued support after you graduate includes many opportunities for professional development and enrichment, career support, and networking. WGU Night Owls may be independent learners, but they also become highly engaged in our active alumni community through apps, groups, and events.
The accreditation you need, plus industry respect and recognition.
One important measure of a degree’s value is the reputation of the university where it was earned. When employers, industry leaders, and academic experts hold your alma mater in high esteem, you reap the benefits of that respect. WGU is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and our quality has been recognized.
Accredited
Western Governors University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), which provides the accreditation of many other major institutions, such as the University of Washington, University of Oregon, Gonzaga University, University of Utah, University of Idaho, and Brigham Young University, to name just a few.
Respected
“After graduating from WGU, and through all the rigor and quality of instruction that I received in the educational field, I was awarded Hawaii District Teacher of the Year in 2012.”
Amoreena Nestman
Recognized
The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) in 2017 placed WGU’s Teachers College in the top 1% nationwide for the quality of its secondary teacher-preparation programs. This follows several other NCTQ recognitions, including the nation’s #1 best value for teacher education in 2015.
Our programs check all the boxes. If this degree is your goal, get started toward becoming a student today—programs start the first of each month.
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