Continue your education with this graduate program for licensed, experienced elementary and secondary science teachers, which can be completed in three years or less.
This program includes an optional two-week, two-course program on campus during summer college. Online courses for this program are offered every semester.
Why choose Northern? Our master’s program provides you with comprehensive professional knowledge, attitudes and skills, rather than just a number of unfocused graduate credits. Great for both secondary and elementary teachers.
Program Requirements
(35 total credits required for degree. Courses can be taken in any order.)
Optional Summer Institute – Courses vary and may include both elective and required courses for a total of 4 credits in two weeks during the summer.
Science Education Component (11 credits)
Required Courses
ED 500A Educational Research (3)
EDSI 521 Effective teaching of Science (2 credits)
EDSI 522 Technology-Assisted Science Instruction (2)
EDSI 523 Current Issues in Science Education (2)
EDSI 525 Laboratory Investigations and Demonstrations in Science (2)
Elective Courses (6 credits)
Choose from:
EDSI 541 Teaching Physical Science (2)
EDSI 542 Teaching Life Science (2)
EDSI 543 Teaching Astronomy and Space Science (2)
EDSI 544 Teaching Earth Science (2)
EDSI 595S Special Topics in Science Education (1-4)
EDSI 596S Special Topics in Science Education (1-4)
Science Component (9 credits)
EDSI 561 Basic Principles of Science (3)
EDSI 562 Modeling in Science (3)
EDSI 563 Contemporary Scientific Issues (3)
Or comparable science courses approved by advisor
Educational Foundations Component (6 credits)
EDSI 571 Diagnosis and Treatment of Reading Disabilities (4)
2 credits of education courses with adviser’s consent
Master’s Project or Thesis (3 credits)
EDSI 594 Master’s project in Science Education or
EDSI 599 Thesis in Science Education
For more information on how to apply, contact Carolyn Lowe at clowe@nmu.edu or 906-227-1893.
