Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Education

Department of STEM Education

Science Teaching, Master of Arts


Academic Information

The Master of Arts in Science Teaching Degree (MAST) is a rigorous program designed for practicing 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 cohort of high-achieving science teachers taught by faculty who specialize and conduct research in science education. We strive to provide a cutting-edge, high-quality program that will utilize your professional experiences and build upon your content knowledge to become a highly effective secondary teacher and leader. The program is fully online and is designed to be completed in two years on a part-time basis.

Please note: This academic plan does not result in K-12 public-school teacher certification. Please see the ‘Teaching Science with Certification (MAT-S)’ program for professional certification. In addition, the program is not designed to provide the appropriate graduate science coursework for teaching dual enrollment courses at the high school level.

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College of Education

Department of STEM Education

Science Teaching, Master of Arts


Careers

What Can I Do with a Master of Arts in Science Teaching?

Are you a science teacher who enjoys keeping up with all the latest scientific discoveries? Would you like to learn more about how to effectively engage your students in three-dimensional instruction? If so, then Northern Arizona University can help.

The Master of Arts in Science Teaching (MAST) degree is designed to meet your needs as a professional science educator. 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.

With further education, one of these paths is possible:
  • More effective middle or high school educator
  • Science education leader or instructional coach
  • Further academic study (e.g., PhD, EdD)

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Education

Department of STEM Education

Science Teaching, Master of Arts


University Requirements

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Education

Department of STEM Education

Science Teaching, Master of Arts


Overview

In addition to University Requirements:

Minimum Units for Completion 30
Major GPA 3.0
Additional Admission Requirements

Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.

Thesis Thesis may be required by chosen emphasis or offered as an option.
Oral Defense Oral Defense is required.
Research Individualized research may be required by chosen emphasis or offered as an option.
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Purpose Statement
 
The Master of Arts in Science Teaching (MAST) degree is designed to meet your needs as a professional science educator.  The program is fully online. Whether you want to increase your knowledge of pedagogy or science content in order to improve your practice or you are interested in becoming a leader in your school or district, we are here to help you.

The MAST degree is designed for:

The program is designed to be completed in two years on a part-time basis. A thesis or final project is required to complete the program. The program does not lead to certification.

Student Learning Outcomes

The Learner & Learning: Content: Instructional Practice Professional Responsibility

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Education

Department of STEM Education

Science Teaching, Master of Arts


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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Education

Department of STEM Education

Science Teaching, Master of Arts


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