Natural Sciences Education Master of Natural Sciences Education (M.N.S.E.)

Discover how this master's degree for science teachers will expand your instructional skills and knowledge in biology, chemistry, physics and environmental science.

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 the College of Natural Sciences. This graduate program combines science and education coursework with valuable research experience. Enrollment in this degree 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.

Our master's degree for science teachers is designed for working teachers with undergraduate degrees in one or more science disciplines who are qualified through standard or alternative licensure procedures to teach middle or high school sciences.

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. We are proud to offer an online master's degree for biology, physics, and chemistry teachers in Colorado and beyond.

We also offer an Advanced Science Instruction certificate that allows you to earn University credit and improve your skills without the commitment of a full degree program. Certificates are shorter, focus on the core subject matter, and do not require admission to the University. Coursework completed as part of this certificate can later be applied to your M.N.S.E should you be accepted to the program. You also have the option to take individual courses as professional development.

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