Oregon State’s M.S. in K-12 Science and Mathematics Education online program includes 45 credits of graduate course work that focuses on creative classroom instructional teaching strategies that integrate technology into learning experiences in science and mathematics. At the completion of this online degree program, graduates receive a Master of Science in Science Education or Mathematics Education from Oregon State.

Curriculum overview
All course work can be taken online. In addition, the oral exam for the master’s degree can be arranged using video conferencing software.

At most, 15 accredited graduate credits can be transferred into the program from other accredited universities or from course work completed prior to admission or during the graduate program upon the approval of the graduate committee and the OSU Graduate School. Professional development credits may not be used in the master’s program.

• Major – 30 credits
  • Science and/or mathematics education core – 9 credits
    Course topics include curriculum best practices, assessment and instructional strategies for science or mathematics.
    • Curriculum [Science SED 598; Mathematics SED 588, 3 credits]
    • Assessment [SED 595, 3 credits]
    • Advanced Instructional Strategies [Science SED 593; Mathematics SED 594, 3 credits]
  • Additional courses in science and mathematics education – 12 credits
    Course topics include integrating technologies, developing a science and mathematics multimedia literacy, dynamic spreadsheets as teaching and learning tools, fostering reflective discourse, using digital and video technologies articulating the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards appropriate for teaching. Students may also choose other approved courses offered online in the College of Education.
  • Capstone Professional Development Project – 9 credits
    The capstone project involves a three-course sequence that provides guidance in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of a professional development experience in K-12 classrooms or other teaching and learning environments. This capstone project is presented and defended in the final master’s oral examination.
    • Project option for K-12 program
      • Professional Development in Science and Mathematics Education [SED 597, 3 credits] – Design the Professional Development
      • Design the Professional Development Research and Evaluation [SED 580, 3 credits] – Design the Professional Development evaluation
      • Professional Development and Practicum [Mathematics SED 581; Science SED 592; 3 credits] – Conduct the Professional Development, present the Capstone

• Minor – 15 credits
  • The minor of a minimum of 15 graduate credits can be from any approved major or minor at OSU or can be an integrated minor (with at least 9 graduate credits in one specific field). With the help of their advisers, students will identify a minor of relevance to their interest/career path and find appropriate online courses to fulfill this requirement. The most common approved K-12 (School-Based) minors include:
    • Mathematics education – K-8, middle school or high school
    • Science education – K-8, middle school or high school

For more information please see the OSU Graduate School’s guide to success.