Offered by Science/Math Education Program

Science/Math Education
Master of Science in Education Degree

This program is offered online only.

MSE in Science/Math Education = 36 hours

1. Professional Components (9 hours required)
   1. Curriculum Course (3 hours)
      • Take 1 course from:
        • BIOL 876, Natural Science Curriculum - 3 hours
        • PHYS 872P, Science Curricula - 3 hours
        • TE 809P, Curriculum Implementation - 3 hours
   2. Research Course (3 hours)
      • Take:
        • TE 800, Educational Research - 3 hours
   3. Pedagogy Course (3 hours)
      • Take 1 course from:
        • TE 804, Curriculum Development in Multicultural Education - 3 hours
        • TE 886P, Technology Tools for Teachers - 3 hours
2. Academic Components (24 hours required)
   1. Major Emphasis (12 hours)
      • Twelve hours in an area of endorsement (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Physical Science)
   2. Supporting Courses (6 hours)
      • A minimum of 6 hours in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Physical Science outside the major emphasis. Courses must be taken in at least two disciplines. These courses will be selected to meet student needs as indicated by previous course work and teaching duties.
   3. Electives (6 hours)
      • Approved by the advisor prior to enrollment by the student. Electives can be additional major emphasis area courses to meet the new requirement from the Higher Learning Commission that dual-enrollment teachers must possess a master's degree with at least 18 credit hours in the subject area taught.

1. C. Capstone (3 hours required)
   • Take:
     • SMED 888, Science/Math Education Capstone - 3 hours

See Science/Math Education Program Information and Admission Requirements or send email to msedsci@unk.edu for more information about the program.