Science Teaching - Graduate Studies Online and in the Field
Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies in Science Education at Montana State Universityallows science educators of all backgrounds to gain knowledge and competence in the science disciplines of their choice. Online science and education courses are offered year-round, allowing students the flexibility to design an online curriculum that caters to their personal and professional interests. During the summer, educators from all over the world have the opportunity to converge on Montana State’s Bozeman campus to experience science through popular field and lab courses that utilize the state’s diverse environment to teach scientific principles and provide models of field-based instruction. With an emphasis on science inquiry, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and K-12 classroom-focused content, our courses are tailored to meet the needs of formal and informal science educators.
Delivery
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Online courses (Fall, Spring, Summer)
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Immersive Field and Lab courses (Summer)
Programs We Offer
Coursework Options
Biology•Cell Biology and Neuroscience • Chemistry andBiochemistry • Computer Science • Earth Science • Education• Electrical Engineering
Engineering • Land Resources and Environmental Science • Mathematics • Microbiology• Health and Human Development• Physics• Plant Sciences
Award Winning Faculty
Courses are taught by MSU and MSU-affiliated instructors who are experts in their field. Our faculty are university scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and science educators, all experienced in online teaching. Our faculty practice a hands-on, inquiry-based style that mirrors the classroom and sparks new ideas. Visit the MSSE News page for a glance at some recent accomplishments.
Tuition and Affordability
Affordable, competitive tuition rates are available to both Montana residents and out-of-state students.
Special Announcements
MSSE Welcomes New Instructor Chris Pavlovich
Chris earned her master’s in science education, graduating from the MSSE Program in 2016 before completing her PhD through the MSU Department of Education. She is a state and national award-winning educator and received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching in 2022—the most prestigious recognition granted to STEM teachers by the U.S. government. Included among her many talents is the ability to make STEM subjects relevant and accessible to students with projects that apply science principles to real world situations.
Don’t miss the opportunity to have Chris as your instructor for three upcoming MSSE courses: Exploring Biology, Plant Science: It Grows On You, and Land Use Issues in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
New Human Dissection Course
Course participants will practice proper dissection techniques on a human cadaver and identify, label, and explain its anatomical features. Through this experience, participants will gain insight into the three-dimensional relationship between the structure and function of different anatomical regions. This knowledge is useful for all science educators but is invaluable to those teaching human anatomy and physiology and/or hoping to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals.
On the MSU-Bozeman Campus
July 1st, 2nd, and 3rd: 5pm-9 pm
July 5: 9 am-5 pm
July 6: 9 am-noon
MUST be present for all class sessions. No exceptions.
Registration is limited to eight students and closes June 3rd.
Register for BIOH 585 Human Dissection for Teachers (2 credits) by contacting Holly
Thompson: [email protected] 406-994-7485.
Summer and Fall 2024 Course Registration
Registration opens on March 25th! Check out the full schedule of popular summer field courses, as well as the extensive list of online offerings for the summer and fall semesters.
MSSE News Archive
View past MSSE news and announcements.