MEd Science Education at University of Georgia

Programme overview

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Science Education program allows for flexible scheduling, rather than presuming a uniform cohort—students may begin the program in any semester and choose how intensively to pursue coursework. It is possible, although not common, to complete the program in 4 semesters (averaging 3 courses per semester).

Faculty: Mary Frances Early College of Education | Duration: 36 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

36 credit hours total. Required courses include ESCI 6230E Environmental Science Education; ESCI 6240E Integration of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in Science Teaching; ESCI 6250E Socio-Scientific Issues in Science Education; ESCI 6990E Research Seminar in Science Education; ESCI 7040E Strategies for Middle and Secondary School Science Teachers.

Career pathways

Graduates of this program who hold a clear renewable T-4 teacher certification in a science field (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, and/or “Broad Field” Secondary Science) or in Middle Grades Education with a specialization in science will qualify for upgrade to T-5 certification upon graduation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students must have obtained a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and have cumulative grade point average for all previous undergraduate courses of 2.6 or above on a 4-point scale. Students in the program are normally expected to already hold Clear Renewable T-4 (“full” initial) teacher certification in the state of Georgia, either in a Secondary Science field (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth/Space Sciences, “Broad Field” Secondary Science) or in Middle Grades Education with a specialization in science. Students with other backgrounds and interests (e.g., science teaching at the elementary or college level, in a corporate or military setting, or at an informal science education institution) may be accepted, but should realize that the primary focus of courses in Science Education is on classroom teaching in Grades 6-12. The Graduate School website contains important details about the application process, orientation, and many other useful links to guide you through the process of attending UGA at the graduate level ( https://grad.uga.edu/admissions/apply-

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.

Duration: 36 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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