Overview

Biology is the study of life. Understanding and appreciating it are key to healthy, sustainable lives. As a biology teacher, you can inspire your students to marvel at how the world’s many life forms and ecosystems are all connected to each other.

Key Features

The two online master’s degree programs at Western Governors University can prepare you to teach science courses at the junior high and high school levels. The Science Education, Secondary Biology programs help ensure your proficiency in natural sciences, general chemistry, biology, and evolution. 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:

Science Education
Science, Technology, and Society
Science Methods—Secondary Biology
Science
Concepts in Science

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 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

33 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

Biology 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

The Master of Arts, Secondary Biology Education is for currently licensed teachers only. In order to be eligible for this program you must provide:
A copy of a valid teaching license.
Official transcripts that demonstrate you have earned a bachelor’s degree from a recognized accredited university.
An Enrollment Counselor will instruct you as to when and how to submit your teaching license prior to or during your program.
The Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Biology Education program is for individuals who have earned a bachelor's degree but are not currently licensed teachers. In order to be eligible for this program you must provide official transcripts that demonstrate you have earned a bachelor’s degree from a recognized, institutionally accredited (also known as regionally accredited) university AND demonstrate readiness.

Tuition Fee

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International

8250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4125 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

8250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4125 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

8250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4125 USD per semester during 24 months.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Science Education, Secondary Biology.

Available Scholarships

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