Graduate Programs - Applied Science Education

Introduction

Established teachers can move from provisional to professional certification by meeting state requirements through work toward a master’s degree.

The Department of Education works closely with major departments in awarding secondary certification in the areas of biology, business and economics, chemistry, computer science, earth science, English, science, mathematics, physics, social studies, and technology and design.

Degree

MS in Applied Science Education

The Master of Science in Applied Science Education (MS-ASE) degree is designed to meet the needs of teachers who

  • want to improve their knowledge and application of science and math in the classroom;
  • desire to continue their professional development;
  • wish to seek an advanced degree in an application-based master’s program;
  • strive to accomplish the goals of the Michigan Curriculum Frameworks and Benchmarks and National Standards.

Stature

MTU’s master’s program was designed using the Michigan Curriculum Frameworks and Benchmarks and National Standards as guides. By enrolling in this graduate program, teachers can move from provisional to professional certification by meeting state requirements through work toward a master’s degree—there are both financial and career benefits of the master’s degree that surpass those of just professional certification. The program combines courses taught by engineering and science faculty with internet-based courses in science education. The MS-ASE was initiated with financial support from the National Science Foundation.

Program Highlights

  • Designed using the Michigan Curriculum Frameworks and Benchmarks and National Standards
  • Coursework enables teacher to incorporate applications and practical examples into their science and math courses
  • Meets state certification requirements
  • Interact with Michigan Tech faculty
  • Receive training in innovative methods and applications
  • Students share their most successful applications of science and math with each other
  • Program is an experiential-based graduate program that supports professional development within your discipline and addresses your classroom and students' needs
  • Program can generally be completed within 3 years

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