Master of Education in K-8 Mathematics and Science Education in Orlando United States | University of Central Florida

University of Central Florida | Orlando United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 21,508
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The Master of Education in K-8 Mathematics and Science Education equips educators to enhance instructional methods and student outcomes in elementary and middle school math and science.

This K-8 Mathematics and Science Education MEd program mandates at least 36 credit hours post-bachelor's degree, comprising 15 credits of foundational courses, 15 credits of specialized teaching methodology classes, and 6 thesis credits. Alternatively, students may choose a non-thesis track involving either publishing research in a peer-reviewed journal or creating a portfolio for National Board Certification.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
Three years of teaching experience.
Recommendation letter by a school principal.
A professional Florida teaching certificate in one of the following areas: elementary education, mathematics education (middle school or secondary), or science education (middle school or secondary).
Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation.

All applicants for graduate study at the University of Central Florida must hold a U.S. bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, from a regionally accredited or governmentally recognized institution of higher learning. This is the minimum requirement for admission to a graduate program at UCF. International students applying to programs requiring an outside Course-by-Course Evaluation with GPA calculation must submit a course-by-course evaluation of their official transcripts from a credential evaluation service recommended by UCF. This course-by-course evaluation must show a GPA that is equivalent to a 3.0 from an earned degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree.
Minimum UCF Requirement for TOEFL/IELTS
TOEFL iBT score of 80
IELTS band score of 6.5

Tuition USD 21,508

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