Science in Education Master of Education at Lesley University

Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Science in Education

Non-Licensure or Massachusetts Professional Licensure Program

Build an understanding of core science and engineering concepts, teaching, and learning.

Expand Content Knowledge and Classroom Strategies

In this online but hands-on and interactive Master of Education program, you will engage in scientific investigations and engineering problems while expanding your content knowledge, teaching, and assessment strategies. Share your love of science to improve student achievement—regardless of your current level of science knowledge. For teachers in grades 1-8, curriculum specialists, and instructional resource educators.

Courses cover science topics including biology, physics, ecology, earth science, and engineering. Pedagogy courses round out the program. Courses are taught by scientists and science educators.

Program of study and course descriptions for Science in Education M.Ed. program.
Key program information for the M.Ed. in Science in Education:
  • Program consists of 33 credits
  • Program is offered fully online 
  • Science kits are sent to participants for hands-on experiments
  • Classes are small and highly interactive. They are asynchronous, so time zones and schedules do not interfere with participation
  • Program may be taken as degree-only, or may also lead to Massachusetts Professional license in either Elementary (1-6) or Middle School General Science (5-8)
  • Program prerequisites: MA Initial license in Elementary (1-6) or Middle School Science (5-8), depending on the license level sought, or signed non-licensure agreement
  • Program approved by the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

    SAMPLE PROGRAM COURSE

    CNSCI 6102 Physics of Forces and Motion

    Physics is a science of the fundamental processes of nature involving observation, experimentation and theory. Participants build their understanding of mechanical physics concepts and principles through guided inquiry. They investigate motion, forces, momentum, energy and pressure through observation, hands-on experimentation, simulation, video, graphical representations and discussions. Participants apply their new understanding to explaining commonplace physical phenomena.

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    Nicole Weber

    Nicole Weber
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    William Barowy
    Associate Professor

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