Online Master's Degree
Science Education
Cohort XI - Starts Fall 2024 - Fully Online
The CSUN Master's degree in Secondary Science Education prepares secondary educators to become researchers, curriculum developers, and teacher-leaders in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, earth & space science, and general science education. As science teaching specialists, our graduates demonstrate excellent technological, pedagogical content knowledge (TPCK), and are equipped to train their colleagues in innovative curricula, strategies, and techniques, and to guide departments, districts, and schools in research-based, technologically-rich educational reform. Graduates may assume roles as science curriculum coordinators, district specialists, student teacher supervisors, science department chairpersons, and doctoral students. School districts generally award salary increases to teachers holding master’s degrees, and master’s degrees are required for part-time teaching at the community college or university level.
NOTE - We will be offering Cohort-11 (starting in Fall 2024) in a fully online format. All class sessions will be held on Tuesday nights.
Program Features
Fully online Master's program
Curriculum designed for secondary science teachers
Classes are taken as a cohort
Guaranteed enrollment in program classes
Two-year program; one night per week (Tues. 4-7, 7-10)
Emphasis on both theory and practice
Innovative techniques and activities in science education
Application of latest technologies in the teaching of science and the development of TPCK
Action research to improve teaching in the classroom
Collaboration with colleagues to improve teaching
Additional opportunities for professional development
Interested?
Watch the information session video
Submit an online interest survey
Apply Now!!
Submit online application to the Department of Secondary Education
Submit application to the University - 450674M Master of Arts in Secondary Science Education
Dialog with Financial Aid if necessary (Tuition is about $2900/semester)
Fall Year-1
SED 616 Computer Supported Collaborative Science
SED 625SC Theory & Research in the Teaching of Science
Fall Year-2
SED 690 SC Advanced Research in Science Education
Spring Year-1
SED 656 Computers in Science Teaching
SED 600 Research in Secondary Science Education
Spring Year-2
SED 610SC Leadership in Science Education
SED 697 Directed Studies in Science Education
All courses are 3 units. An additional 6 units are required for completion of the 30-unit MA Degree. If you completed your credential within the past five years, you may be able to apply up to 6 units of credential coursework as elective credit. If you are unable to transfer units from previous coursework, you may take courses during summer or regular sessions to complete this requirement. Once admitted, the graduate advisor will review other possible courses you can take for your electives.