Overview

The program focuses on combining science content and the teaching methods appropriate for elementary level school children along with educational theory and research. Teachers gain enhanced skills on the instruction of complex scientific concepts to young students and help instill a life-long interest in science.

Careers

Graduates with a master’s in elementary science education find rewarding careers as science and general education teachers in formal elementary classroom settings. Graduates also become principals of charter schools, science lab program coordinators or subject matter experts that provide expertise for teacher professional development programs. Science educators are found in science institutions that serve elementary teachers and students, such as museums, zoos, aquariums, national parks and reserves.

The education faculty has a wide range of elementary, middle, secondary and post-secondary experience in a variety of educational subject areas. Students earning a master’s in elementary science education experience a small student-to-teacher ratio where professors mentor them to succeed. Faculty members are active in educational research, consistently publish in top-tier journals and encourage students to do the same. With hundreds of published research papers, books and 10,000 citations, the faculty is nationally recognized researchers providing major contributions to their field.

Accreditation

Florida Institute of Technology is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, education specialist and doctoral degrees.

Programme Structure

EDS 5081 Research 1 or EDS 5250 case study: science Education
EDS 5095 Essentials of Educational Research
EDS 5120 Content end Methods in Science Education for Lower-Level Elementarv Grades
EDS 5130 Content and Methods in Science Education for Llooer-Level Elementarv Grades
EDS 5203 Theories and Trends in Education
EDS 5298 Current Tooics in Science Education
EDS 5420 Methods in Ecology and Environmental Science Content or EDS 5430 Methods for Environmental Problems and Issue Investigation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-07 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Admission to graduate study is granted to qualified applicants. Successful applicants for the master’s degree will have received a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, or its equivalent internationally, in a program that provides suitable preparation in the applicant’s chosen field.

This program is designed for individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree or better, and are currently teaching in grades 1-6. Applicants should have a GPA of 3.0 or better for regular admission and should submit a résumé, statement of objectives and three letters of recommendation.

Tuition Fees

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18615 USD / year

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18615 USD / year

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Living costs

Melbourne

United States

1030 - 1585 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

A nonrefundable application fee must accompany any application. The amount required is shown on the application. Application fee is waived for Florida Tech graduates.

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