Overview

The Secondary Science and Math Education program at Virginia Commonwealth University can be completed as part of our VCU extended teacher preparation program for current VCU students, or as a program for students from other institutions who have completed equivalent mathematics, biology, chemistry, earth science, or physics undergraduate programs.

Key facts

Science and math are consistently in the top highest need teaching areas in Virginia and nationally. If you have a passion for biology, chemistry, earth science, physics or math, you can help shape the curious minds of the next generation. Inspiring students to try new things, test hypotheses, have fun with science and math is critical to the building of confidence and a passion for learning in students.

Learn from passionate and curious faculty who are advancing science education and driving inclusion and access to science through STEM specific projects, a Center for Innovation in STEM Education, and who are committed to engaging in critical conversations of today as they leverage cross-institutional resources and partnerships to ensure students maximize their graduate experience.

From solar car race competitions to NOAA watershed projects, our faculty, students and community partners (e.g. Blue Sky Fund), provide opportunities for students to apply their passion and knowledge in ways that positively impact students.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Educational Psychology for Secondary Teachers

Democracy, Equity and Ethics in Education

Inclusive Curriculum in Secondary Schools

Teaching Secondary School Mathematics

Methods for Teaching Multilingual Learners

Reading Instruction in the Content Areas

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

International applicants must submit their applications no later than one month before the deadline for nationals

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Richmond, United States

Disciplines

Mathematics Teaching Secondary Education View 600 other Masters in Mathematics in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

VCU Graduate School requirements

Received or pursuing a bachelor’s degree with a major matching the degree concentration (or an appropriate liberal studies major for those in the early and elementary education concentration)

Written essay addressing your career interests

Three letters of recommendation

Transcripts from previous academic work

Completion of the Teacher Preparation Application* and required testing requirements for Virginia licensure are found here.

*VCU extended teacher preparation students have already completed the Teacher Preparation Application as part of your undergraduate program.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33008 USD / year

≈ 33008 USD / year
Out-of-State

33008 USD / year

≈ 33008 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17790 USD / year

≈ 17790 USD / year

Living costs

Richmond

United States

1071 - 1750 USD / month

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

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Financing

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