Gainesville,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Education in Science Education in Gainesville United States | University of Florida
University of Florida
|
Gainesville United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,134
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
This master's program offers both fully online and hybrid completion options, requiring either a thesis or capstone project. Designed for professionals seeking to enhance their science education knowledge and make meaningful contributions to the field, it's ideal for those looking to expand their graduate-level science background while preparing for community college teaching positions.
Students can choose between a thesis or capstone project to complete this degree. The curriculum targets educators aiming to deepen their science teaching skills and professional impact. It's particularly suitable for those pursuing community college instruction who need to fulfill graduate science credit requirements.
1. Current educators seeking to improve their science teaching across diverse classroom environments.
2. Seasoned teachers aspiring to pursue doctoral studies in science education for higher education faculty positions.
3. Prospective community college instructors. Note that hiring criteria vary by institution, with most requiring at least 18 graduate science credits. Applicants should verify specific requirements with their target colleges, as these can be incorporated into the MAE in science education curriculum.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Students must have a recognized baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution. For applicants with a bachelor’s degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours and Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores that are acceptable to the applicant’s intended academic unit or, for select programs, at least 465 on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
For applicants from countries (including Puerto Rico) where English is not the official language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 550 paper, or 80 Internet; International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6; Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 77, or documented successful completion of the University of Florida English Language Institute program.
Tuition
USD
30,134