CSU's online master's in science education helps you improve your knowledge of biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science, and develop creative teaching strategies to be a more effective science educator.
Earn your master's in science education online
Educational background and coursework beyond an undergraduate degree are important factors for school districts when they consider which teachers to retain, promote, and offer a pay increase. Enhance your professional credentials and expertise by earning your master’s in a program created specifically for current and aspiring natural science teachers.
Take the next step in your career
This Master of Natural Sciences Education (M.N.S.E.) is a good fit for you if you are:
A current science teacher interested in learning new pedagogical techniques, or gaining the flexibility to teach other natural science disciplines.
A current non-science teacher with a natural science undergraduate degree — or related degree (computer science, agriculture, and engineering) and a strong science background — who would like to become a science teacher.
An individual with a strong science background and experience in educational settings who would like to learn how to become a science teacher and separately pursue a teaching certification.
Strengthen both your science and teaching expertise
This master's in science education helps you refresh and expand your knowledge of biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science. Through the use of science lab kits created specifically for individual courses within the program, you get hands-on experience with experiments and projects that you can bring into your own classroom.
Additionally, gain tools to improve learning and engagement in the classroom by immersing yourself in coursework related to curriculum development, instructional theory, and pedagogy. Advance your instructional skills with courses that explore classroom management, presentation skills, communication, and discipline.
Make headway on licensure requirements
Courses within the Master of Natural Sciences Education (M.N.S.E.) apply toward certification, licensure, and/or endorsements necessary to teach within every state in the United States. Review the certification requirements to teach secondary sciences in your state. Courses are also applicable to international opportunities, in countries that require certification.
Benefit from CSU's strong STEM reputation
Colorado State University graduates more individuals in STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) than any other Colorado campus, and prepares more STEM teachers than any other university in the state.
I have been enjoying the benefits of working toward and obtaining my M.N.S.E. for a while now. The improvement in my own pedagogy I was able to immediately apply to my classes was great. I have loved using my high school biology curriculum this year. Thank you for tirelessly working to develop and sustain the M.N.S.E. degree. The students who are in my classes will have a better science education because of my experiences in the M.N.S.E. program.
