Master of Education in Science and Mathematics


Are you passionate about science or math? Are you ready to inspire the next generation?

Discover the Master of Education in Science and Mathematics program at the College of Charleston!

This program is designed for science and math educators. Strengthen and broaden your knowledge in the natural sciences and mathematics. Develop your pedagogical content knowledge and instructional skills. The program is intended for a wide variety of educators including primary and secondary (K-12) school teachers, as well as informal educators such as those employed by museums, zoos or aquaria, environmental education centers and similar facilities.

Why earn your M.Ed. in Science and Mathematics at the College of Charleston?


Science and math courses are taught using best-practice methods. These are intended to inspire learners through hands-on and minds-on inquiry-based approaches. Courses also connect standards-based subject matter with real-world applications. You will integrate knowledge across disciplines. Incorporate the use of modern classroom, lab and field-based experiences and technologies.
 
Education courses complement the science and math courses by exploring cognitive, policy and educational research as they apply to the practice of teaching.
  

Advantages of the Program 

  • The program provides a solid background for pursuing a doctoral degree. 
  • Courses are offered in the evenings during the school year and during the summer.

How to Apply


The entire application process is online. The documents outlined below are required components of the application. A file is not complete until all documents have been submitted and processed, so read carefully and prepare your application materials in advance of applying.
  • Dates & Deadlines

    Fall 

    • Priority: January 15 
    • Final: July 1 

    Summer 

    • Priority: January 15 
    • Final: April 1 

    Spring 

    • Priority: November 1 
    • Final: December 1 
  • Admissions Criteria

    • Official transcripts from all academic institutions.
    • Undergraduate GPA of 2.5.
    • Official GRE or PRAXIS scores.
    • TOEFL scores if your primary language is not English.
    • A statement of goals.
    • Two letters of recommendation.
    • Valid teaching certificate and/or rationale of intent for informal education.