Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction – Science Online

Study in-depth concepts of pedagogy in this M.Ed. in C&I program. Become a content expert in classroom science, learn to implement creative curricula that stimulates student interest, and develop standards-based assessments.

Next Apply Date: 2/17/25
Next Class Start Date: 3/10/25
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Program Overview

Why our 100% online M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction - Science stands out

Study in-depth concepts of pedagogy in the online Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction – Science at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. This accredited online science program prepares you as a content expert in classroom science while teaching you to implement creative curricula that stimulates student interest and to develop standards-based assessments. With this flexible master's degree, you can pursue career advancement in the classroom and beyond as a curriculum specialist or instructional coordinator.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Empower students with the theoretical and practical foundation to create and support innovative, transformational learning environments that are infused with technology
  • Gain an understanding of the nature of science, inquiry-based instruction, and environmental and science/societal issue investigations
  • Students will learn methods of inquiry and problem solving along with the impact of science and technology on civilizations, creativity, innovation and future trends
  • Empower students with the theoretical and practical foundation to create and support innovative, transformational learning environments that are infused with technology
  • Gain an understanding of the nature of science, inquiry-based instruction, and environmental and science/societal issue investigations
  • Students will learn methods of inquiry and problem solving along with the impact of science and technology on civilizations, creativity, innovation and future trends

As a graduate of this online M.Ed. program, you will have the advanced leadership skills specific to teaching science that prepare you for higher roles, such as:

  • Instructional Coordinator
  • Science Curriculum Specialist
  • Science Curriculum Specialist Curriculum & Assessment Director
  • Environmental Education Instructor
  • K-12 Science Teacher
  • Instructional Coordinator
  • Science Curriculum Specialist
  • Science Curriculum Specialist Curriculum & Assessment Director
  • Environmental Education Instructor
  • K-12 Science Teacher

Other online education programs also available:

SE offers a variety of other programs in addition to the M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction – Science online. Check out all our master of education online degree programs.

Total Tuition, Including Fees $9,540*
Duration As few as 12 months
Credit Hours 30

Accreditation

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The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accredits the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. CAEP promotes excellence in educator preparation through quality assurance and continuous improvement.

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Tuition

Pay our affordable program tuition as you go

Southeastern Oklahoma State University offers its students the opportunity to earn their online degree with affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition that includes fees.

Tuition breakdown:

Total Tuition $9,540*
Per Credit Hour $318

Calendar

Milestones to guide your student journey

At SOSU, we offer multiple start dates throughout the year so you never have to wait long to get started on your online degree program. The chart below shows upcoming start dates, along with important deadlines, such as when your application should be submitted and when payments are due.

TermProgram Start DateApplication DeadlineDocument DeadlineRegistration DeadlineTuition DeadlineLast Class Day
Spring I1/13/2512/16/2412/16/241/10/252/25/253/2/25
Spring II3/10/252/17/252/17/253/7/254/15/255/4/25
Summer I5/12/254/28/254/28/255/9/256/1/256/29/25
Summer II6/30/256/16/256/16/256/27/257/3/258/10/25
Fall I8/18/258/4/258/4/258/15/259/15/2510/5/25
Fall II10/13/259/29/259/29/2510/10/2511/1/2512/7/25

Now enrolling:

Apply Date 2/17/25
Class Starts 3/10/25

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Admissions

Qualification for our online graduate science program

Southeastern Oklahoma State University's online M.Ed. programs have specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.

  • Online Application
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Minimum 2.0 GPA

If you have any special circumstances that need further clarification, please contact us at 844-515-9100.

To meet the admission requirements for the M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction – Science online program, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 2.75 overall GPA or minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of courses, or
  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA AND a packet consisting of a current resume, one professional letter of recommendation, and letter of application which outlines the applicant's career goals and objectives (including how an M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction – Science will enhance their career) that must be reviewed and approved by program faculty, or
  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university and at least 6 hours in a graduate program from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and must be in good standing at previous university
  • No GRE is required for Southeastern Oklahoma State University online M.Ed. programs.
  • There is a non-refundable $30 application fee for both domestic and international students.

International Application and Admissions Requirements: Please note, unfortunately, students with an F-1 visa are ineligible for online programs.

  1. Complete the application.
  2. Academic Records:
    • Original final post-secondary transcript(s) from each college or university attended within the United States.
    • Post-secondary records from outside the U.S. must be course-by-course analyzed by a NACES (www.NACES.org) educational credential evaluation service such as IERF or WES or ECE.
  3. English Proficiency: Internet-based TOEFL score of 79 or an IELTS Academic score of 6.5; taken within 2 years of enrollment.
    • For TOEFL, have your score report sent to Southeastern (institution code: 6657).
    • For IELTS, let us know your TRF number.
    • You do not need TOEFL or IELTS scores if you meet one of the following:
      • English is your first language from a country whose official language is English
      • You have a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university
      • You have a bachelor’s degree from an English speaking country

Official sealed transcripts from all previous institutions should be sent to Southeastern Oklahoma State University:

Southeastern Oklahoma State University/Registrar
425 W. University Blvd.
Durant, OK 74701-3347

Email: [email protected]

Courses

Discover what you will learn in our online curriculum and instruction science

For the M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction – Science online, you will complete a total of 10 courses equaling 30 credit hours, including 18 credit hours of core coursework and 12 credit hours of science C&I specialty courses.

The following courses are prerequisites for science-specific courses:

  • 4 credit hours of biological sciences with lab
  • 4 credit hours of physical sciences with lab
  • 4 credit hours of Earth sciences with lab
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A study of research methodology and literature related to solving educational problems and improving the learning process.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Educators will explore, critically appraise, and apply the historical and philosophical foundations of education to their professional practice. Attention will be given to such topics as the purposes of education, professional ethics, technology and education, and diversity in schooling and society.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An investigation of contemporary problems of classroom instruction and related educational and social concerns. Additional strategies for coping with these problems are examined.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Theoretical and practical foundations to empower visionary leaders with the required innovative, culturally responsive knowledge/skills required to thrive in a variety of socio-economically and/or geographically diverse organizations, such as: K-12 schools, for and/or non-profit organizations, universities, libraries and museums.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Legal regulations as they relate to the administration of public schools.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course will empower students with the theoretical and practical foundation to create and support innovative, transformational learning environments that are infused with technology.

Students must choose four of the following:

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The examination of the curriculum worker's task of helping teachers to attain and maintain a desirable learning and teaching situation for both elementary and secondary school students.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Methods of inquiry and problem solving; impact of science and technology on civilizations, creativity, innovation and future trends.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The goal of this course is to help educators acquire pedagogical content knowledge and skills that are necessary to teach life science for understanding, appreciation and interest by all students. The course includes analysis of secondary life science curriculum, planning of life science units and lessons, examination of inquiry models to teach life science concepts, and development of standards-based assessment.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The goal of this course is to help educators acquire pedagogical content knowledge and skills that are necessary to teach physical science for understanding, appreciation and interest by all students. The course includes analysis of secondary physical science curriculum, planning of physical science units and lessons, examination of inquiry models to teach physical science concepts, and development of standards-based assessment.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The goal of this course is to help educators acquire pedagogical content knowledge and skills that are necessary to earth, space science for understanding, appreciation and interest by all students. The course includes analysis of secondary earth, space science curriculum, planning of earth, space science units and lessons, examination of inquiry models to teach earth, space science concepts, and development of standards-based assessment.

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