Earn your master’s degree with an accelerated, fully online program designed for teachers who wish to specialize in advanced coursework in science education. Our M.Ed. provides opportunities for educators to develop advanced teaching, research and leadership skills that align with the latest research and theories in science instruction.
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.
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, our M.Ed. in Teaching with certification, or our M.Ed. in Special Education with certification.
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.
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.
Our accelerated online programs offer multiple start dates and are ideal for students who seek to balance a job, a family, an education, and a social life.
Spring II
Classes start March 17, 2025
Summer I Semester
Classes start May 12, 2025
Summer II Semester
Classes start June 30, 2025
| Semester Start |
Courses Start |
Application Deadline** |
All Supporting Documents Due*** |
Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring II |
03/17/2025 |
03/7/2025 |
03/11/25 |
03/16/25 |
| Summer I |
05/12/2025 |
04/28/2025 |
04/22/25 |
05/11/25 |
| Summer II | 06/30/2025 | 06/20/2025 | 06/10/25 | 06/28/25 |
| Fall I | 08/18/2025 | 08/1/2025 | Contact Us | Contact Us |
| Fall II | 10/13/2025 | 10/01/2025 | Contact Us | Contact Us |
*The M.Ed. in Special Education program (with or without certification) only admits students into the first Fall Cohort.
** To meet this deadline, applicants should have applied to UTA's Graduate School. This includes completion of their ApplyUTA application, paying the application fee, and submitting their official transcripts.
***Applicants may still need to complete a program-specific application process after being admitted to the Graduate School.
View the official catalog for additional admissions criteria and important information for the:
Applicants seeking admission to the Master of Education must submit two* recommendation forms. The required Recommendation Form is available for download here. Please wait until you receive your 10-digit, UTA student ID number and until a member of our academic team contacts you to submit your recommendation forms.
*Note: The Principal Certification Only Program requires three recommendation forms.
Information for Permanent Residents and International Applicants
Our fully online programs are open to United States Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, and International Students who do not hold F1, J1, B1, and B2 status. In addition to the required application and admission documents, the following materials must also be submitted:
*Certification programs only accept TOEFL due to Texas Education Agency requirements.
View test score requirements online.
Email UTA's international office at international@uta.edu.
*The resources provided here are for informational purposes. Please review the UTA's website and Official Catalog for official information.
Upon admission to the program, you will meet with your academic or faculty advisor to create a program of work. This will plot out what courses you will take each semester until you complete the program.
Total Hours: 30
| EDUC 5305 | Effective Teaching and Learning for 21st Century EC-12 Students | 3 |
| EDUC 5309 | Advanced Teaching Models for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 5394 | Understanding and Designing Classroom Research | 3 |
| EDUC 5397 | Implementing and Disseminating Classroom Research | 3 |
| SCED 5351 | Physical Science: Properties and Changes in Matter | 3 |
| SCED 5352 | Physical Science: Force and Energy | 3 |
| SCED 5353 | Earth Science: Structures, Movement and Changes in Earth and Space | 3 |
| SCED 5354 | Earth Science: Water Properties, Distribution, the Water Cycle, and Weather | 3 |
| SCED 5355 | Life Science: Unity and Diversity of Life and Life Processes | 3 |
| SCED 5356 | Life Science: Cycles in Nature, Adaptations, and Environmental Science | 3 |
Assistant Professor, Mathematics Education
Research Interests: Learning trajectories and progressions, classroom interactions and language, and technology.
Bio: Dr. Candace Joswick is an associate professor of mathematics education and the director of Advanced EC12 masters programs in the Department of Teacher and Administrator Preparation.
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