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M.S. Science & Math Education - School-Based
Curriculum
The topics and curriculum aim to provide M.S.
Science and Mathematics Education - School-Based participants added expertise and creative classroom teaching strategies, while integrating innovative technology elements into everyday learning experiences.
A core curriculum is required for all M.S. Science and Mathematics Education students. For the School-Based option, this includes a 30-credit Major in Science Education -or- Mathematics Education. The core coursework includes a final master's project with an oral exam, as well as a 15-credit Minor. All coursework can be taken online, however, the oral exam for the final project must be held on campus.
Usually, students in the School-Based program enroll in one course each quarter during the regular academic year and two courses during the summer for three years in order to complete the minimum 45 credits of graduate study. The department major codes to use when applying for admission are 6100 for Science Education and 5620 for Mathematics Education. Visit the main M.S. Science and Mathematics Education page in the College of Science for admission information.
Major - 30 credits
Science and/or mathematics education core - 9 credits
- Curriculum - Mathematics SED 588 or Science SED 598 (both 3 credits)
- Assessment - SED 595 (3 credits)
- Research - SED 580 (3 credits)
Additional planned combination of science and/or mathematics education courses - 12 credits
The student’s advisor and Graduate Committee will work with him/her to identify coursework which meets degree goals.
The following three courses are required in the School-Based master's program:
- SED 520 - Integrating Technology and Literacy in Learning Mathematics and Science (3 credits)
- SED 565 - Inquiring into Science and Mathematics Learning and Teaching (3 credits)
- SED 589 - Dynamic Spreadsheets (3 credits)
For the additional course, students can choose another mathematics or science education course such as SED 564, SED 567 and SED 599. Students can also choose their electives from the Free-Choice Learning curriculum, including SED 582, SED 583, SED 584. Other examples could include related courses in the College of Education or additional subject matter coursework decided by the student and their advisor.
Final master's project courses - 9 credits
- Teaching Strategies - Science SED 593 or Mathematics SED 594 (both 3 credits)
- Professional Development - SED 597 (3 credits)
- Mathematics and Science Education Practicum - Mathematics SED 581 or Science SED 592 (both 3 credits). These courses are designed to address professional objectives and may include experiences in K-12 classrooms, college classrooms and other teaching and learning environments.
Although all coursework can be taken online, the oral exam for the master's final project requires a trip to the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis, OR.
Minor - 15 credits
The 15-credit Minor can be from any approved undergraduate or graduate major or minor at OSU and can also be an integrated minor. With the help of their advisor, each student will identify a minor of relevance to their interest/career path and find appropriate online courses to fulfill this requirement. Examples of approved School-Based minor topic areas include:
- Mathematics education - K-8, middle school or high school
- Science education - K-8, middle school or high school
- Science content courses - biology, chemistry, geosciences, physics
- Mathematics content courses - mathematics and statistics
- Social sciences courses: anthropology, psychology, sociology, design and human environment, etc.
