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Science Education M Ed
Degree Overview
The MU Master’s Program in Science Education is intended for classroom teachers who want to become reflective and inquiring professionals by:
- Enhancing their knowledge and skills about science teaching and learning,
- Inquiring into and improving their practice and
- Building leadership skills in science education.
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements will be based upon the following criteria. Complete admission requirements for the Master's program can be found in admission and application (pdf).
- A completed baccalaureate degree in science, science education, or education.
- Undergraduate grade point average 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) or above, and 2.5 or above on science content coursework.
- GRE scores taken within the last five years reflecting a preferred combined score of 900 or better on the Verbal and Quantitative sections.
- A minimum of three letters of recommendation.
- Statement of purpose clearly indicating that the proposed Masters degree is appropriate to the applicant's professional aspirations.
- For students whose native language is not English, a score of 550 or better on the TOEFL taken within the past two years.
The Science Education Program admits applicants on the basis of available resources and an individual's fit with our program. Not all qualified applicants will be admitted.
A faculty committee reviews the credentials of each applicant. It is the responsibility of this committee to exercise professional judgment related to the criteria that applicants must meet in order to be considered for admission to the program.
Degree Requirements
The M Ed program requires a minimum of 32 semester hours beyond the Bachelor’s (16 hours at the 8000 or 9000 level), planned in agreement with the student’s Advisory Committee. Listed below are the requirements for a Master's degree in Science Education.
- Science Education (9 or more semester hours)
- Science Content (9 or more semester hours)
- Educational Foundations (1 course in sociology, philosophy, or history of education--e.g., ELPA 9460, 9561, 9462, 9464; or educational psychology--e.g., ESCP 7100, 7310, 7350 or ELPA 9441)
- Research Methods (1 course in research methods: 8714 or Action Research)
- Comprehensive Exam (Written comps, either in exam or project format, are individually designed for each student by committee members.)
How to Apply
Applications for Science Education graduate programs are accepted on a continual basis and reviewed throughout the year.
- Individuals whose completed application materials are received by January 5 will be eligible to be considered for various Graduate School supplemental fellowships.
- Individuals whose completed application materials are received by March 15 will be eligible to be considered for teaching and research assistantships beginning the following fall semester.
Applicants apply through the Department of Learning, Teaching, & Curriculum. Applicants are notified as soon as applications are approved. Application procedures for Science Education Master Program are listed below.
All items listed below must be sent to the Learning, Teaching, & Curriculum Graduate Office located in 303 Townsend Hall. Bolded items, in addition to the LTC Graduate office, must be sent to the MU Graduate Admission Office (210 Jesse Hall / Columbia, MO 65211). Complete admission requirements for the Master's program can be found in admission and application (pdf).
- Graduate School Application (pdf) or Online Application - Also send to MU Graduate Admission Office
- Official Transcripts - Also send to MU Graduate Admission Office
- Personal Data Sheet
- Statement of Purpose
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Score - Also send to MU Graduate Admission Office
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score - Also send to MU Graduate Admission Office
Fees and Financial Aid
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