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

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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 

SED 676 Advanced Laboratory Curriculum Development  

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.