Degree offers students the opportunity to pursue an advanced degree in teaching science.
Students develop teaching skills in elementary, secondary, adult or interpretive education while gaining a greater understanding of science and the scientific process. The overall goal of the program is to improve the quality of science teaching both in the schools and to the general public. The MSTS is administered within flexible guidelines to match the needs of students with varying backgrounds and professional plans. These programs have been successful in gaining national support from such prestigious organizations as the National Science Foundation, the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Education. Graduate students in the MSTS program participate in and contribute to these programs through coursework and practicum experience.