Nurture curiosity and instill a love of science

The Master’s in Science Education will enhance your content knowledge and the skills you need to be a master teacher. This program encourages and models the skills of scientific inquiry as well as the curiosity, openness to new ideas and skepticism that characterize the study of science. You’ll be equipped with the latest research on how students learn science and gain new approaches for aligning your curriculum with Next Generation Science Standards.

The Science Education MS program is designed specifically for in-service K-12 teachers and can be completed in two years. This is a cohort-based program, and classes meet online or in the evenings on our Lincoln Park Campus.

For international students: this is a STEM-designated program, which can qualify you to extend your post-graduation stay in the United States.

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Chicago: a living laboratory

The MS in Science Education offers high-impact, innovative science experiences, including a course in high-altitude ballooning, where you will design and build scientific payloads and launch them into Earth’s upper atmosphere. Also, as part of your capstone, you’ll complete an action research project in a local classroom to help improve science teaching and learning.

Application Deadlines

The Science Education MS Program is currently not accepting applications.

Admission Requirements

Submit an online application, official transcripts and the MS in Science Education supplemental application form.

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Required Courses

You’ll take 12 courses to complete your degree.

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100%

of Science Education graduates were employed, continuing their education or pursuing other goals within six months of graduation.

Professors who understand your classroom

You’ll learn from faculty members like Professor Bernhard Beck-Winchatz, an astrophysicist who works with NASA to incorporate the latest scientific discoveries and learning into his courses. Through DePaul’s STEM center, Beck-Winchatz has worked with CPS middle school students to conduct science experiments in near-space.

“My DePaul experience gave me the confidence to really push the boundaries for myself and for my students. I am confident in my own content knowledge, and this has given me the confidence to take on big projects with my students.”

Kris (MS ’13)

Teacher, Chicago Public Schools 

Alumni Network

Our alumni work in parochial, private and public schools across the Chicago metropolitan area. You’ll also be connected with DePaul’s community of more than 201,000 alumni worldwide.

Scholarships

Graduate school is an investment in your future. Learn more about the financial aid and scholarship opportunities available to you.

Science Education Admission Requirements

?Applying to the Science Education Program

The Science Education MS Program is currently not accepting applications.

To be eligible for the Science Education MS program, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree conferred by a regionally accredited, recognized institution.

To apply, please submit the following:

• A completed online application
• Official transcripts from all previous college course work
• MSSE supplemental application form

Students educated outside the United States must present proof of English proficiency. The college requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the TOEFL iBT, 213 on the computer-based test or 550 on the paper-based test. The IELTS may be submitted for this requirement.

For additional information for international students please visit our International Student Admission Process page.

Degree Requirements

Course Requirements

Core Courses

Course	Title	Quarter Hours
STEM 405	ECOLOGY FOR TEACHERS	4
STEM 412	FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE II	4
STEM 490	SCIENCE TEACHING CAPSTONE	4

Additional Courses

Course	Title	Quarter Hours
Select nine of the following:		36
STEM 409	MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHERS
STEM 410	TOPICS FOR TEACHERS
STEM 411	FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE I
STEM 413	LIGHT AND WAVES
STEM 420	CHEMISTRY FOR TEACHERS
STEM 421	CELL BIOLOGY FOR TEACHERS
STEM 422	EVOLUTION AND DIVERSITY FOR TEACHERS
STEM 423	PLANT AND ANIMAL BIOLOGY FOR TEACHERS
STEM 425	TOPICS IN LIFE SCIENCES FOR TEACHERS
STEM 430	ASTROBIOLOGY FOR TEACHERS
STEM 431	ASTRONOMY FOR TEACHERS
STEM 432	GEOLOGY AND PLANETARY SCIENCE FOR TEACHERS
STEM 440	HEAT AND ENERGY FOR TEACHERS
STEM 441	WEATHER AND CLIMATE FOR TEACHERS
STEM 442	ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE FOR TEACHERS
STEM 698	TOPICS FOR MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE TEACHERS
STEM 699	INDEPENDENT STUDY

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