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Master of Science in Science EducationThe Master of Science in Science Education (MSSE) degree program is delivered primarily online with popular campus summer course offerings that utilize the diverse environment of Montana to teach scientific principles and provide models of field-based instruction. Courses are designed and offered across all science subjects to improve content knowledge and provide innovative teaching strategies. Unique characteristics make this program appealing to both traditional and non-traditional science educators.

ADMISSIONApplicants should have a bachelor’s degree in science, science education, elementary/middle/secondary education, or a related area. Candidates should also have completed at least two years of successful science teaching in elementary, middle, high school, or any other appropriate informal educational setting (such as a museum, parks service, or community college). There is a 3.0 GPA minimum requirement; students below this minimum may attend as non-degree students to earn admission. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Thirty semester credits are required for the degree: 14 core education credits, 12 science credits (may be chosen from a broad selection of science coursework), and 4 elective credits (either science or education). Students typically will complete the degree in two or three years. The Graduate School allows up to six years to finish the degree.

Department Address:Master of Science in Science Education451 Reid Hall P.O. Box 172805 Bozeman, MT 59717-2805Tel: (406) 994-5679 E-mail: msse@montana.edu

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EducationSymposium in Science Education

Electrical EngineeringSolar Cell Basics for Science Teachers

LRESThermal Biology in Yellowstone National ParkEcology of Invasive PlantsLake Ecology

MicrobiologyCell & Molecular BiologyProject Microbe

Plant SciencesFlowering Plants of Northern Rocky MountainsPlants, People, & Health

PhysicsPhysics by Inquiry I, II & IIITeaching Electronics & Magnetism Teaching Mechanics

BiologyAnatomy & PhysiologyBiology of Riparian Zones & WetlandsEcology & Conservation of the World’s Marine EcosystemsTeaching EvolutionTerrestrial Ecology of Plains & Prairies

Chemistry & BiochemistryAtoms First-Primer for AP/IB ChemistryChemistry of the Environment - Water, Air, EarthExploring BiochemistryExploring Biochemistry II: MetabolismExploring ChemistryExploring Organic ChemistrySpecial Topics in Chemistry: Kinetics, Equilibrium, & Thermodynamics

Civil EngineeringSnow & Avalanche Physics

Earth ScienceK-14 Earth System ScienceFundamentals of OceanographyGeology of the MoonHistorical GeologyUnderstanding Climate ChangeWeather & Climate for Teachers

EducationAssessment & Evaluation in EducationCapstone Data Analysis

Campus Courses

Education cont.Construction of CurriculumContemporary Issues in Science EducationFoundations of Action ResearchHistory of Spaceflight & Space TechnologyImplementing Action Research Inquiry through Science & Engineering PracticesIntegrating Literature into the Science ClassroomMaster Teaching StrategiesTechnology in the Science Classroom

Health & Human DevelopmentNutrition for Fitness & PerformanceTeaching Adolescent Nutrition

LRESStreamside ScienceTwelve Principles of Soil ScienceWater Quality

MicrobiologyEnvironmental MicrobiologyInfection & ImmunityMicrobial GeneticsMicrobial EcologySpecial Topics in Microbiology

Plant SciencesBiomimcry

BiologyUnderstanding & Managing Animal Biodiversity Birds of Prey Wildlife Ecology Alpine EcologyAdvanced EcologyLand Use Issues Ecology of Trout StreamsExamining Life in Extreme Environments Chemistry and BiochemistryScience Lab Safety & Risk ManagementCritical Concepts in Chemistry

Computer ScienceComputer Science in the Classroom: Computational Thinking for Teachers Joy & Beauty of Data

Earth ScienceDinosaur Paleontology I & IIGeology of Glacier National ParkGeology SeminarGeology of the Yellowstone Volcanic CenterNorthern Rocky Mountain Geology

Online Courses