Masters Programs
The MS degrees are designed for a variety of students with academic backgrounds including but not limited to mathematics, the sciences, agriculture, environmental sciences, forestry, fisheries and wildlife, oceanography and ecology.
Coursework for both degrees can be completed entirely on-line. Some courses may also be offered on-campus.
There are two types of MS degrees: the School-Based Master’s program for K12 teachers and other school personnel and the Free-Choice Learning Master’s program for educators in settings where learners choose the learning environment and determine engagement time.SCHOOL-BASED Master of Science degree is designed for:
FREE-CHOICE LEARNING (FCL) Master of Science degree is designed for:
Coursework for both degrees can be completed entirely on-line. Some courses may also be offered on-campus.
There are two types of MS degrees: the School-Based Master’s program for K12 teachers and other school personnel and the Free-Choice Learning Master’s program for educators in settings where learners choose the learning environment and determine engagement time.
SCHOOL-BASED Master of Science degree is designed for:
- Science and/or mathematics teachers pursuing advanced knowledge in the profession.
- Secondary science and/or mathematics teachers preparing as secondary curriculum, instruction, or professional development specialists, department heads, and/or other supervisory or research-oriented positions;
- Elementary or middle level teachers increasing subject-specific knowledge, preparing as curriculum, instruction, and/or professional development specialists;
- Entry into the doctoral program provided the prerequisite requirements for the doctorate are met, i.e., grade point average, teaching and/or supervisory experience commensurate with career goals and adequate background in basic science and mathematics subject matter content.
- For information about science education, consult Dr. Emily van Zee, vanzeee@science.oregonstate.edu; for information about mathematics education, consult Dr. Margaret Niess, niessm@onid.orst.edu.
FREE-CHOICE LEARNING (FCL) Master of Science degree is designed for:
- People preparing for careers working in museums, science centers, interpretive centers and other contexts where participants choose the learning environment and determine engagement time;
- Educators expanding knowledge in developing and evaluating outreach programs emanating for example from university departments, museums, or businesses;
- School-based educators wishing to specialize in the development and use of community-based resources including speakers, field trips, or other outreach programs;
- Entry into the doctoral program provided the prerequisite requirements for the doctorate are met, i.e., grade point average, teaching and/or supervisory experience commensurate with career goals and adequate background in basic science and mathematics subject matter content.