Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction - Science Education (100% Accelerated Online)

Overview 

The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Science Education at The University of Texas at Arlington is a non-thesis degree designed for teachers who wish to specialize in advanced coursework in science education. 

This fully online degree provides opportunities to develop advanced teaching, research, and leadership skills that align with the latest research and theories in science instruction. Graduates are prepared to analyze their own teaching and make adjustments where needed. They also gain an understanding of the overall state of education and the link between the theory and practice of teaching.

The graduate program emphasizes teaching science to K-12 students, using problem and inquiry-based teaching strategies consistent with science disciplines and centered on how people learn. Science content is emphasized in the context of how to teach that content to students.

*The M.Ed. in C&I – Science Education is a master's degree program only and does not lead to initial teacher certification in Texas. Individuals interested in obtaining teacher certification or licensure should consider our Initial Teacher Certification program or our M.Ed. in Special Education with certification.

Program Advantages 

• 100% Online Coursework available. 
• Applicants may be eligible for TEACH grant funding and other forms of financial aid.
• Expanded career options and higher salary potential.
• Can be useful as a stand-alone degree or as preparation for earning your Ph.D.

 

Learning Outcomes

• Address issues that impact learning, providing tools for educators on topics such as scientific misconceptions/alternative conceptions, logical and scientific reasoning, and motivation.
• Develop meaningful, problem-based science lessons and curricula for K-12 classrooms. 
• Encourage discovery of knowledge through hands-on, experiential learning within K-12 educational settings. 
• Explore science philosophies alongside best practices for teaching science to students of all ages and abilities. 
• Practice research-based techniques. 
• Analyze how students learn, how they develop logic and reasoning, and how you can teach to promote meaningful learning within the science disciplines. 

Completion Time

The program can be completed in as few as 18 months.

Qualified students admitted to UTA's designated accelerated online Master of Education degree programs are eligible to receive a Tuition Scholarship. No separate scholarship application is necessary. The scholarships will be offered to eligible students who are accepted into a designated program. The scholarship is for the first semester of the program, but is renewable for students who earn grades of B or better in all courses.

View our pricing webpage for details. 

Funding Options 

UTA offers competitive funding options future teachers, including TEACH Grants of up to $3,772. For more, view our Scholarships and Paying for School page.

Certificate Information

Texas Residents

The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Science Education does not lead to licensure in the state of Texas.

Out-of-State Residents

Out-of-state students seeking certification in their home state must review the requirements for licensure with their state education agency to determine if completion of the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Science Education at UTA will lead to licensure in their home state.

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) requires candidates seeking certification to complete all practica in a TEA-approved site. Out-of-state students who do not complete the practicum at a UTA College of Education and TEA-approved site and meet all other TEA requirements do not qualify for Texas educator certification. If seeking certification outside of Texas, please work with your state agency in the state in which you are seeking certification to determine eligibility and to complete any additional requirements. Please note that after successful completion of your UTA College of Education degree, you may request a memo indicating your degree completion. UTA cannot recommend out-of-state students for certification and cannot recommend out-of-state students to take Texas certification exam(s). Additionally, UTA faculty and staff cannot complete out-of-state form requests for individuals seeking certification, licensure, and/or endorsements in another state according to TEA.