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Michael D. Eisner College of Education

Master's Degree in Science Education

Master's Degree - Secondary Science Education

Looking for a Master’s Degree designed
for Science Educators?

Cohort-3; Starting Fall 2008

microProgram Features

  • Curriculum designed for secondary science teachers
  • Emphasis on both theoretical and practical issues
  • Classes taken as a cadre of science teachers
  • Two-year program; one night per week
  • Guaranteed enrollment in cadre classes
  • Integration of technology in the teaching of science
  • Preparation for National Board Certification
  • Scholarship and In-Service opportunities

Admission to Program

  1. Submit on-line interest survey
  2. Submit on-line request for advisement
  3. Advisement with Dr. Michael Rivas (818 677-6792)
  4. Complete applications after advisement

    MA in Education; Option in Secondary Education
    Specialization:  Subject Specialist; Area of Focus: Science Education

labApplication to Program
     a.  Department Application (.doc, .pdf)
     b.  University Application

      • Specify program: Education; code 08011

      • Specify concentration: Secondary Education; code 08031

      • Specify program option: Science Education: code 450675

    • new graduate student application (if not previously enrolled as a graduate/credential student or if not enrolled for over two semesters).

    • change of objective form (if currently enrolled as a graduate/credential student or if enrolled in one or more of the past two semesters).

Course Schedule

Credential courses
These credential courses can be counted towards the MA degree, reducing the course requirement from 30 units to 24 units.

  • SED 525 Methods of Teaching Science (or equivalent) (Herr)
  • SED 514 Computers in Instruction (Berry, Rivas, Herr)

science-teacherFall 2008

  • SED 619 Website Development for Science Educators (Herr)
  • SED 625S Theory and Research in the Teaching of Science (Rivas)

Spring 2009

  • SED 646 Computers in Science Teaching (Herr)
  • SED 600 Research in Secondary Science Education (Rivas)

Fall 2009

  • SED 690 Seminar in Secondary Science Education (Foley)
  • SED 695B Advanced Laboratory Curriculum Development (Herr)

Spring 2010

  • SED 610 Issues in Secondary Science and Technology Education (Berry)
  • SED 697 Directed Comprehensive Studies in Science Education (Rivas)
  • Comprehensive Exam