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The Master of Arts in Science Teaching Degree (MAST) is a rigorous online program designed for experienced teachers to deepen their knowledge of the content and to enhance their classroom practice through a focus on research-based teaching strategies that make science accessible to learners. The program is unique in that it focuses solely on science education allowing students to be part of a supportive group of high-achieving science teachers taught by faculty who specialize and conduct research in science education.
Through this program I had an article published in The Science Teacher... I never would have thought that I would be published in a peer reviewed journal for a way to teach students chemistry. That definitely is something that I never saw coming out of this program.
-- Jennifer Askew, former MAST student
Program benefits: Accordion Open
- Fully online program fits your work-life schedule
- Complete a professional project in your specific area of emphasis
- Directly apply research-based teaching strategies from graduate classes into your classroom or school district
- Learn from prominent science education faculty well respected in Arizona and beyond
The MAST degree is designed for: Accordion Closed
- Science teachers pursuing advanced knowledge in the profession
- Science teachers preparing for leadership roles such as curriculum specialists, instruction or professional development specialists, department heads, etc. or those already in those roles
- Upper elementary teachers interested in focusing on science teaching and learning
- International science educators interested in extending their knowledge and skills through engaging in the American school system
- Current educators interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in science education
Financial assistance is available. Tuition and fee information can be found here (be sure to select the Graduate Online option). Students in this program are eligible to earn free tuition and fees through the Arizona Teachers Academy. Please visit their website for further information.
Please note: This academic plan does not result in K-12 public-school teacher certification. Please see the Teaching Science with Certification (MAT-S) program for professional certification. In addition, the program is not designed to provide the appropriate graduate science coursework for teaching dual degree courses at the high school level.
Please see the Master's Programs Curriculum page for additional information on the recommended course sequence and specific course descriptions.