Overview

Physics can be one of the more challenging courses your students will ever take in high school. By making physics interesting and less intimidating to young minds, you can help your students develop their critical thinking skills, strengthen their confidence, and lead them to a better understanding of the world in which they live.

Key Features

This online master’s degree program in Science Education, Secondary Physics at Western Governors University can prepare you to teach physics courses at the high school levels. The program helps ensure your proficiency in general chemistry; mechanics; waves and optics; electricity and magnetism; space, time and motion; and pre-calculus and calculus. You will also learn the skills necessary to teach this content to students in junior high, middle school, or high school*.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Three Dimensional Science and Engineering

Concepts in Science

Integrated Physical Sciences

Secondary Science Teaching Methods

Science, Technology, and Society

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 15 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Start dates are the 1st of every month. Meet requirements by the 15th to start next month.

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

In order to earn a master's degree, students must complete between 30 and 60 credits.

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Salt Lake City, United States

Disciplines

Physics Secondary Education View 145 other Masters in Secondary Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you enroll in a program that adds to your existing teaching license and you plan to eventually apply for additional licensure, the following is required of you:
A copy of a valid teaching license.

All official transcripts that demonstrate you have earned a bachelor’s degree from a recognized accredited university.
Undergraduate or graduate degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 (or higher, depending upon your state) and 24-30 hours of content specific coursework, equivalent to a major.

Tuition Fee

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International

8250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4125 USD per semester during 15 months.
National

8250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4125 USD per semester during 15 months.
In-State

8250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4125 USD per semester during 15 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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