Overview

The Elementary and Middle School Science Education programme at California State University Long Beach is designed for science educators. Classes are offered in-person because our students find it valuable to learn together and build lasting connections with their peers and faculty. Because nearly all of the students are full-time educators, classes are offered in the evenings.

Learning Objectives

The Master's degree programme offered by the Science Education Department is designed for the practicing professionals, with options for elementary and secondary teachers and educators from informal science learning centres. Students graduating from our programme will have:

deepened their science content knowledge.

increased their confidence in their content knowledge and teaching abilities.

synthesized, evaluated, and applied key ideas in the discipline and practice of science education.

critically read and applied scholarly literature in science education.

designed and carried out education research.

developed science education professional leadership skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Current Issues and Research in Science Education

Science Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Models

Nature of Science

Science Education Research Methods

Directed Research

Life Science Applications for K-8 Teachers

Earth Sciences Applications for K-8 Teachers

Physical Science Applications for K-8 Teachers

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Long Beach, United States

Disciplines

Primary Education Secondary Education View 350 other Masters in Secondary Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college.

Completed departmental application form, including personal statement.

Two confidential recommendation letters, sent under separate cover, including one from an administrator or supervisor at a school/institution where the applicant is (or was) employed.

Prospective graduate students must also receive a positive recommendation following an interview with graduate faculty.

A California Multiple Subject credential, Single Subject Science Teaching credential, or other instructional experience deemed equivalent by the Graduate Studies Committee. In the case of informal science educators, this must be evidenced by letters from employers provided on institutional letterhead.

A GPA of at least 3.0 for the last 60 units of study completed.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

17922 USD / year

≈ 17922 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8064 USD / year

≈ 8064 USD / year

Additional Details

If you are not a resident of California, you must add $444.00 for each unit of credit you take to your tuition total.

Living costs

Long Beach

United States

1400 - 2000 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Elementary and Middle School Science Education.

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Programme Structure

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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