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Earn a Master’s in Teaching Science and Inspire Young Innovators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Take your love of science into the classroom. Earn  your masters in teaching science in as little as one year. The MAT in Science Education will prepare you as an effective science educator through coursework and field-based experiences, with specializations in biology, chemistry, general science, or physics. This masters in teaching science is designed for students who have completed an undergraduate major in the science content area for which they seek initial teaching licensure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Program Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Master’s of Teaching Science with Licensure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our master’s in secondary science education emphasizes classroom practice and is designed to prepare you for work as a licensed classroom teacher. Successful MAT candidates will earn endorsement for Massachusetts initial licensure in biology, chemistry, or physics for grades 8\u201312, or general science for grades 5\u20138.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gain Meaningful Field Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Students in the MAT in Science Education program are placed in science teaching field experiences every semester to accompany coursework. You\u2019ll assume increasing responsibilities in each field experience, culminating in a full student teaching practicum during the final semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specialization Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a student in the master\u2019s in secondary science education, you can choose to specialize in biology, chemistry, or physics for grades 8\u201312, or general science for grades 5\u20138<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TESOL Add-On Licensure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) program offers a six-course, 26-unit add-on license pathway that allows MAT in Science Education students to meet requirements for an initial license in English as a Second Language (ESL) (5\u201312) in Massachusetts. Licensure-seeking students complete an ESL practicum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Career Outcomes for a Masters in Teaching Science<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Graduates of Boston University\u2019s MAT Science Education program are culturally responsive leaders in science education. Upon completion of this masters in secondary science education, you\u2019ll be skilled in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n