Master of Arts in Science Teaching Degree (MAST)

MAST is designed to meet your needs as a student. Whether you need to fill in gaps in your knowledge, expand your understanding of content in an area where you are already strong, or gain endorsement in a new area of science, we are here to help you. Additionally, your completion of the 18 hours of science courses you take for this degree will classify you as a No Child Left Behind Highly Qualified teacher.

Degree requirements

For this degree you will take the following 31 hours of coursework:

• 12 hours of science education or education coursework
• 18 hours of science content courses
• 1-4 hours of capstone courses

Your program will be completed either by following an extended coursework plan with a portfolio defense, or by completing and defending a master’s thesis. 

MAST forms

Find the forms you will need as a student or teacher in the MAST program.