30-31 credits
$609 per credit
Can be completed in 2 years
Master of Natural Sciences Education in Natural Sciences Education
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Download PDFThe Master of Natural Sciences Education requires completion of 30-31 credits. All courses are offered online and you have two different paths to choose from:
The option you choose will affect which classes and requirements you'll need to complete to earn your degree.
The coursework option requires completion of 30 credits, including:
NSCI 695 – Independent Study for MNSE (3 cr.)
The research option requires completion of a 30 credits, including:
NSCI 698 – Research Experience in Natural Sciences (6 cr.)
All science-related coursework is tailored for teachers and focuses on how you can incorporate lessons into your own classroom.
Develop a foundation in research, curriculum development, and policy. EDRM 602 and EDUC 660 are required for the M.N.S.E. degree. Students select either EDUC 619 or NSCI 612; students cannot receive credit for both courses for the M.N.S.E. degree.
Expand your knowledge in a specific science discipline.
Visit the course descriptions page and the science lab kits page for expanded science course information.
Read detailed descriptions of each course in the program to find out what you'll learn.
I've enjoyed the M.N.S.E. program because it gave me a chance to continue my education while teaching. The labs and lecture material are practical and useable in class. I used a lab from my CSU chemistry class with my chemistry class. We used a 9V battery, alligator clips, and saltwater to show electrical conductivity. The students were very engaged, the lab was simple and affordable, and I felt comfortable teaching it since I had already tried the lab as a student. Ideas presented in the program are specifically catered toward high school curricula; they are a supplement to what teachers are already doing.