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Science Teaching - Graduate Studies Online and in the Field
Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies in Science Education at Montana State Universityallows science educators of all backgrounds to gain knowledge and competence in the science disciplines of their choice. Online science and education courses are offered year-round, allowing students the flexibility to design an online curriculum that caters to their personal and professional interests. During the summer, educators from all over the world have the opportunity to converge on Montana State’s Bozeman campus to experience science through popular field and lab courses that utilize the state’s diverse environment to teach scientific principles and provide models of field-based instruction. With an emphasis on science inquiry, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and K-12 classroom-focused content, our courses are tailored to meet the needs of formal and informal science educators.
Delivery
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Online courses (Fall, Spring, Summer)
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Immersive Field and Lab courses (Summer)
Programs We Offer
Coursework Options
Biology•Cell Biology and Neuroscience • Chemistry andBiochemistry • Computer Science • Earth Science • Education• Electrical Engineering
Engineering • Land Resources and Environmental Science • Mathematics • Microbiology• Health and Human Development• Physics• Plant Sciences
Award Winning Faculty
Courses are taught by MSU and MSU-affiliated instructors who are experts in their field. Our faculty are university scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and science educators, all experienced in online teaching. Our faculty practice a hands-on, inquiry-based style that mirrors the classroom and sparks new ideas. Visit the MSSE News page for a glance at some recent accomplishments.
Tuition and Affordability
Affordable, competitive tuition rates are available to both Montana residents and out-of-state students.
Special Announcements
MSSE 2025 Trip to Iceland
MSSE is adding a third international destination next year and is currently accepting pre-applications.
Space is limited to join us on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Scan the QR code below or visit the following URL to learn more about this opportunity and apply: https://www.montana.edu/msse/iceland.html
Noyce Partnership
MSSE has partnered with the Rural and American Indian School Educators as Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Leaders (RAISE STEM Leaders) Project funded by the National Science Foundation Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program.
PI Dr. Fenqjen Luo, Associate Professor of the Education Department, has identified twelve Master Teaching Fellows who will complete a masters through the MSSE Program. The project focuses on developing STEM teacher leaders, and MSSE’s 90+ courses in six supporting colleges and divisions and 12 collaborating departments is well-positioned for this partnership.
Refer-a-Bobcat
Do you know any educators who would be a good fit for MSSE? You can submit a Refer-A-Bobcat Form to refer them to our degree or certificate programs. Referred students who apply and are admitted are eligible for a three-credit tuition waiver.
