Master of Arts in Science Education
Science Education Degrees
Masters of Arts | Doctor of Philosophy | Ph.D. Graduates 1969 to Present
Concurrent-Enrollment
WMU offers a special program for those wishing to become college teachers of science or researchers regarding the learning of science. Learn more.
Master of Arts in Science Education
Advisor: William W. Cobern
For appointment, contact: Heather White, 269-387-5398
This program is designed for anyone interested in the teaching of science. It will help students improve their knowledge of science as well as their expertise as teachers of science. The MA program also prepares students for entrance to the PhD program in science education. The program requires 30 credit hours which can be completed exclusively online, although students may also take courses on campus in a traditional format if they wish.
Admission Requirement
Complete the WMU online application.
Note: the GRE is NOT required for the master's application.
Application Deadlines
Applications may be submitted at any time. 
Core Requirements
(30 credit hours)
| Science Education Core 12 credits |
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| Science Content 6-12 credits |
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| Science Education 0-6 credits |
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| Final 6 credits |
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| TOTAL | 30 Credits |
* The following courses offered as traditional classroom courses at the WMU Main Campus may be used in place of the online courses:
- SCI 6140 Hist/Phil of Science (in place of SCI 6145)
- SCI 6150 Hist/Phil of Sci Ed (in place of SCI 6155)
- SCI 6160 Models of Teaching & Learning (in place of SCI 6165)
4-year advance schedule for MISE Science Education MA online courses
Printable Version of Requirements: Word or PDF format
Graduate Assistantships - Application deadline is February 15
For the past several years, most qualified full-time students in the Mallinson Institute for Science Education have received adequate funding through graduate assistantships offered each year by the Institute and the Graduate College. (Most students are part-time and support themselves by other means.)
A limited number of these assistantships are competed for each year. They typically include a stipend, remission of the out-of-state portion of tuition, and, in some cases, remission of all tuition. (They do include health insurance.) Typical duty is teaching a section of one of the introductory science courses for prospective teachers. The courses are in the disciplines of life, physical, and earth science. These courses provide opportunities for research as well as invaluable teaching experience.
Information about student loans and other federal, state, and University need-based financial aid programs may be obtained from the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.