In Vermont State’s M.A. in Secondary Science Education, you’ll gain the expertise to help students investigate the natural world and search for answers to increasingly sophisticated questions. As you study for your initial license with a Science endorsement, you’ll learn how to combine your expertise in science with a thorough understanding of critical perspectives and theories on education. You’ll also learn how to leverage your students’ innate curiosity and desire to understand the natural world. You’ll be able to demonstrate the value of the scientific method and show diverse learners how to apply systematic, logical thinking in their day-to-day lives.
We understand that the cost and value of graduate studies is important for you to consider. That’s why we’re committed to helping you to fit this program into your unique financial situation, and will assist you with identifying scholarship and grant opportunities that can augment affordable financial aid packages. Contact this program’s Admissions Counselor any time to discuss the opportunities available to you.
Combined with scholarships and aid, a Vermont State education is within reach for students from all financial backgrounds. Speak with our Admissions Counselor to estimate what your true out-of-pocket costs might be for this program.
Graduate Tuition
Tuition for Secondary Science Education, M.A.
$661 Per Credit
$850 Per Credit
For complete information on tuition and fees across all programs and locations, as well as indirect costs of attendance, visit the complete tuition and fees page.
Why Get a Master’s in Secondary Science Education at Vermont State?
High Demand: Nearly 100% of our graduates are working in education, and science teachers are in short supply in Vermont and throughout the country. A master’s degree from Vermont State will prepare you to enter the classroom immediately after graduation.
High Impact: Scientific literacy is now more important than ever, and as a high school teacher you’ll be able to shape students’ understanding and perception of science and of themselves as scientists.
Experience: You’ll gain ample teaching experience through two practicum experiences and a full-time, full-semester internship. Our Teacher Education Placement Office can assist you with finding the right field placement.
Flexibility: With online classes and in-person fieldwork, you’ll be able to build a degree plan that works for your schedule and location.
What You’ll Learn
You’ll study curriculum design, instruction, and assessment; inventive thinking; and teaching engineering, among other core topics. You’ll learn how to create lessons that inspire a love of inquiry and careful analysis, and you’ll be empowered to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion and promote excellence for all students. You’ll graduate prepared to earn Vermont’s initial educator license with a Science endorsement.
Our program requires a full-time, one-semester internship and two practicums. Together the coursework and professional experiences provide practical knowledge of the latest research, standards, and trends affecting schools, students, and communities.
This program is accredited by the Results Oriented Program Approval (ROPA), Vermont Agency of Education (AOE), and Vermont Standards Board for Professional Educators (VSBPE). Graduates will be eligible for initial licensure with Math endorsement.
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Sample Courses
Educational Studies
Partnering with the Adolescent Learner
Implementing Content-Specific Methods in a Secondary Classroom
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