Colorado State University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Natural Sciences Education

Format: Campus, Online

Program Description:

Increase your science knowledge and competency in teaching science at the middle or high school level with the Master of Natural Sciences Education degree offered through Colorado State’s College of Natural Sciences. With a combination of science and education curriculum, and a research experience, this graduate program:

* Expands your science knowledge in the areas of biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science

* Advances your instructional skills with coursework exploring classroom management, presentation skills, communication, and discipline

* Enhances your research skills and understanding of the methodology scientists use

The degree is designed for working teachers with an undergraduate degree in one or more science disciplines who are qualified through standard or alternative licensure procedures to teach middle or high school science in the state of Colorado.

Colorado State University produces more STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) graduates to help drive the state's economy than any other campus, and we produce more STEM high school teachers than any other university in Colorado.

Accreditation:

North Central Association of Schools and Colleges

Eligibility Requirements:

A B.S. in a science discipline from a regionally-accredited institution; applicants must be practicing instructors and/or licensed educators

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above