Overview

The Informal Science Education at California State University Long Beach is designed for educators with some experience who wish to improve their understanding of science learning, effective teaching, and current issues that impact our educational systems across TK-12 and Informal learning environments.

Learning Outcomes

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 this 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 Learning in Informal Settings

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

Recreation Administration

Nonprofit/Volunteer Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 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

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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

Essay (Required): Educational Philosophy Statement (500-750 words).

Teaching Credential (Optional): If you hold a valid teaching credential or certificate, you may upload it.

Unofficial transcripts (Optional): Please upload your unofficial transcripts for all other institutions where courses relevant to science education were taken.

International Applicants: Please upload the unofficial transcript from the institution where you earned your degree.

Two (2) Letters of Recommendation

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

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.

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Overview

Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

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Financing

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