Master's Degree in Natural Science
The M.A. in Natural Science is a flexible program designed for science teachers who have a B.A./B.S. degree or demonstrated competence in a field of science. M.A. students are exposed to current issues in science education and are expected to augment their science content knowledge during the course of their program. Six credits of the single subject credential program may be applied towards the program.
Paths in the MA Natural Science Program
Plan A (with Thesis): requires a thesis in science education issues approved by the student's Master's committee; the thesis is credited under Sci 299 units.
Plan B (with Project): requires a project related to science education approved by the student's Master's committee; the project is credited under Sci 298 units.
Most teachers choose Plan B and develop a project related to their classroom teaching.
Program Requirements
| Course | Units |
| Sci 220 | 3 |
| Two graduate research seminars | 3-6 |
| Approved 200 level courses (Plan A requires Sci 299; Plan B requires Sci 298) | 7-9 |
| Approved 100- or 200-level science courses (or education courses up to a maximum of 9 units) | 15 |
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30 |
For information on the MA in Natural Science program, contact Dr. Elizabeth McGee.
Blended Science Single Subject Credential/Master of Arts in Natural Science
The Science Education Program offers interested science single subject credential candidates the opportunity to pursue both a Single Subject Credential in Science and a Master of Arts in Natural Science. Coursework from both programs are completed simultaneously. Typically, the MA Natural Science degree is officially declared after the requirements for the Credential are completed. (The credential fees are slighly less than the Master's fees.) For more information, please contact Dr. Elizabeth McGee.
Requirements for Admission and Classified Standing