The Master of Arts in Science Teaching Degree (MAST) is a rigorous online program designed for experienced teachers to deepen their knowledge of the content and to enhance their classroom practice through a focus on research-based teaching strategies that make science accessible to learners. The program is unique in that it focuses solely on science education allowing students to be part of a supportive group of high-achieving science teachers taught by faculty who specialize and conduct research in science education.<\/p>\n

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— Jennifer Askew, former MAST student<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

The Science Teaching M.A. degree program (MAST) degree is designed to meet your needs as a professional science educator. The program is fully online and is designed to be completed in two years on a part-time basis (6 credits per term). Whether you want to increase your knowledge of pedagogy or science content in order to improve your practice, you are interested in becoming a leader in your school or district, or you are interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in science education, we are here to help you.<\/p>\n

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Fully online program fits your work-life schedule<\/li>\n
Complete a professional project in your specific area of emphasis<\/li>\n
Directly apply research-based teaching strategies from graduate classes into your classroom or school district<\/li>\n
Learn from prominent science education faculty well respected in Arizona and beyond<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n <\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n \n
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The MAST degree is designed for: Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Science teachers pursuing advanced knowledge in the profession<\/li>\n
Science teachers preparing for leadership roles such as curriculum specialists, instruction or professional development specialists, department heads, etc. or those already in those roles<\/li>\n
Upper elementary teachers interested in focusing on science teaching and learning<\/li>\n
International science educators interested in extending their knowledge and skills through engaging in the American school system<\/li>\n
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Financial assistance is available<\/a>. Tuition and fee information can be found here<\/a> (be sure to select the Graduate Online option). Students in this program are eligible to earn free tuition and fees through the Arizona Teachers Academy<\/a>. Please visit their website for further information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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Please note: This academic plan does not result in K-12 public-school teacher certification. In addition, the program is not designed to provide the appropriate graduate science coursework for teaching dual degree courses at the high school level.<\/p>\n
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Please see the Master’s Programs Curriculum<\/a> page for additional information on the recommended course sequence and specific course descriptions.<\/p>\n
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