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Overview
The Science Education MA program from San José State University is designed to augment and broaden the candidate's knowledge of current advances in science education research and to examine best practices.
Graduates with Science Education from San José State University will be able to:
- synthesize primary literature from science education research and apply how it fits to their project.
- demonstrate knowledge of at least two areas (e.g. inquiry based instruction, learning theory, assessment) that are related to, or supportive of research for their project.
- present science and science education content in the form of graduate seminars or in the oral defense of their project (also known as the culminating experience).
- organize and write the results of their project in a manner consistent with standards in professional science education publications.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Language/Literacy Development of L2 Learners
- Social, Philosophical Multicultural Fdn
- Psychological Foundations of Secondary Teacher Education
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Including and Supporting Students
- Health Education for the Classroom Teacher
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 53
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Natural Sciences Teaching View 3575 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.75
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 53
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Undergraduate major with a grade point average of 2.75
- Demonstrated subject-matter competency in science, either through a baccalaureate degree in science or by passing the Science Subtests of the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) and one Specialized Science CSET in either biology, chemistry, geoscience or physics
- Evidence of appropriate goal(s) and commitment to graduate-level study as demonstrated by a personal statement
- Letters of recommendation from two or more persons qualified to judge the applicant’s potential as a graduate student
- English-language proficiency
- U.S. bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the completion of a 4-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited, and approved institution from a country outside of the U.S.
- International Coursework and Degrees
- U.S./Canada Transcripts
- Declaration of Finance Form
- Bank Letter or Bank Statement
- Copy of Current Passport and Current Visa
Tuition Fee
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International
7176 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3588 USD per semester during 36 months. -
National
7176 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3588 USD per semester during 36 months.
- Non-CA Resident tuition includes an additional $396 per unit.
Living costs for San Jose
1740 - 3150 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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