MEd Science Education at University of Florida

Programme overview

The Master of Education with a major in Science Education prepares students to investigate and explain best practices in science teaching and learning. Graduates organize content for instruction, implement inclusive teaching practices, evaluate the impact of instruction on learning and create positive learning environments.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: School of Teaching and Learning | Study mode: full-time | Location: Gainesville, FL, United States

What you will study

Learning outcomes cover knowledge of best practices in science teaching and learning, instructional skills, and professional behavior including collaboration, reflection and ethical practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The Science Education master’s degree program focus on theory and research-based best practices in formal and informal science teaching and learning at all age levels (preK-adult). The School of Teaching and Learning offers one master’s degree in Science Education: a Master of Arts in Education (M.A.E. degree). More information about the requirements for these degrees can be found in the Graduate Degrees section of this catalog. Our program is: · Interdisciplinary · Completed in 2 semesters · Strong subject-area preparation with 1 semester of supervised student teaching · Is completed entirely online, allowing you to complete your student teaching in your local area · Can transfer directly and become the first half of an online Master’s degree, an M.A.E. in Science Education This 18-credit certification program is fully approved by the Florida Department of Education and leads to eligibi University-wide graduate admission (not specific to this programme): application through the UF graduate application; official GRE scores are required by most programmes (GMAT for MBA applicants), per programme; transcripts, a CV or resume and letters of recommendation where the programme requires them.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applicants apply through the UF graduate school application on CollegeNET and pay a $30 non-refundable application fee; the Office of Admissions does not offer an application fee waiver. Deadlines vary by department. Most applicants must submit GRE scores, all MBA applicants must submit GMAT scores, and some engineering programmes accept the Fundamentals of Engineering exam instead of the GRE.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ufl.edu/apply/graduate/

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