Mathematics and Science Education

While you will take courses in both math and science, there are opportunities within the coursework to focus on your preferred content area specialization. There are eight classes in the program, two of which will explicitly focus on math and two on science. An action research course in your last semester will allow you to focus on your preferred content area (or combine math and science). The remaining three courses use math and science as a context for exploring curriculum, assessment, and teaching diverse learners.

Definitely not! You do, however, need to have an interest in furthering your knowledge of mathematics and science ideas in the K-12 curriculum, how children think about mathematics and science, and how mathematics and science instruction can empower all children.

This program is structured to accommodate the schedules of full-time teachers. In addition, you will be able to integrate much of the coursework into your own classroom instruction.

Refer to the Course Dates section above for course schedules.

A valid teaching credential is required to enter the program. However, this M.A. program also offers the coursework required to add credentials in Foundational Math and Science. Additional CSETS are required in addition to the coursework. Free preparation and test fee reimbursement is available through SDSU’s Math and Science Teacher Initiative (MSTI). Visit the MSTI website for more information about CSET Prep courses.

Contact SDSU’s Financial Aid and Scholarship Office at 619-594-5253 or search for scholarship opportunities at SDSU Scholarship Search. Select Major/Credential of Educational Research or All Programs.

Program participants will be required to:

• Complete the appropriate coursework and maintain their GPA at a level acceptable by program directors and university guidelines.
• Pass a required Comprehensive Examination (Project Directors will provide you with guidelines and study suggestions).
• Complete a Master of Arts final project as part of your coursework.

Select either the M.A. in Science Education or the M.A. in Mathematics Education. The coursework will be the same for both degrees.

You will submit two applications: One to the university and one to our program. To apply, visit How to Apply.

For questions about Cal State Apply, please contact [email protected].

For the program application, start gathering your materials now. These include:

• Statement of Purpose: Describe your goals in mathematics and science teaching and how this program will help you achieve them. (Max two double-spaced pages.)
• One Letter of Recommendation.
• Transcripts if your most recent degree or credential is not from SDSU. Electronic transcripts must be sent to [email protected] from the issuing institution.