Overview

The Masters of Arts in Physical Sciences at Bridgewater State University provides a dynamic and inspiring learning environment with opportunities to work side-by-side with peers and experienced teachers in a collegial and supportive atmosphere. The program is designed to blend content knowledge in physical science, STEM-specific pedagogical content knowledge about how students learn, and core educational theory and applications.

The MA in Physical Science offers:

Opportunities for further graduate training in core educational theory, including courses in assessment, leadership, standards, and curriculum
Opportunities for graduate training in STEM Pedagogical Knowledge Content, including understanding the historical development of ideas in physical sciences, issues related to diversity as they pertain to teaching physical science and promoting a more inclusive STEM community, and core conceptual hurdles students face in learning physical science ideas
Opportunities to expand one’s knowledge base with courses in a variety of modern science topics
Opportunities to design new, or improve existing, lessons and labs to promote high standards and inclusion
Opportunities to learn from and work with excellent faculty with diverse experiences in STEM pedagogy and content

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Problem Solving in Physical Science

Advanced Biological Topics and Techniques

Special Topics in Chemistry

Special Topics in Earth Science

Special Topics in Science Teaching

Special Topics in Physics Teaching

Special Topics in Secondary School Science

The Teacher as Researcher

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-05-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National application is accepted on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Disciplines

Physics Mathematics Applied Mathematics View 701 other Masters in Mathematics in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application and $50 application fee
Resume
Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 based upon four years of coursework or 3.0 GPA based upon work completed during the junior and senior years
Three appropriate letters of recommendation with preference given to academic letters of reference
Personal statement

Tuition Fee

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International

15060 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 502 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

15060 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 502 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

15060 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 502 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Bridgewater

1289 - 2669 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 Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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