Master of Science in Science Education
Offering Innovative Online and Campus-based Graduate Courses for Science Educators
Registration is Open for MSSE's Fall 2025 Trip to Nepal
Why MSSE?
The Master of Science in Science Education (MSSE) program offers unique online and campus-based courses in all science disciplines designed for traditional and informal science educators. An emphasis on science inquiry, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and a culminating Capstone Project, often based on the Action-Research model, are hallmarks of the program.
Why choose MSU?
Montana State University is a public land-grant institution and Montana’s largest university. MSU is home to exceptional faculty and students who contribute to over $100 million in research expenditures, with a large portion being STEM-related. Multiple departments run research and community outreach through National Science Foundation (NSF) grants and the university is committed to community engagement and improving student beliefs regarding the learning of science. As an MSSE student and through your Capstone Research Project, you will directly contribute to the vast efforts both in Montana and around the globe to make science a critical part of a student’s education at every level.
MSSE Degree at a Glance
Delivery
- Online (Fall, Spring, Summer)
- Campus-based Field/Lab Courses and Capstone Symposium (Summer)
Credits
- 30 Credits
Tuition
- $314.96 per credit - Montana Resident
- $430.65 per credit - Non-Resident
Time Frame
- 2 to 3 years is most common
- Up to 6 years to complete all coursework
Degree Awarded
- Master of Science in Science Education
Announcements
Marcie Reuer wins Distinguished Teaching Award
Marcie Reuer, an MSSE instructor and associate teaching professor in MSU’s Department of Education, has won MSU’s 2025 Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Anna K. Fridley Distinguished Teaching Award! This award recognizes her for her positive impact on students, both in the classroom and beyond, and comes with a $1,000 honorarium. Congratulations, Marcie, and thank you for all you do for our and other MSU students!
Miles McGeehan Receives Presidential Award
Miles McGeehan, a science instructor at Bozeman High School and a 2012 graduate of the MSSE Program, has been honored with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
Congratulations, Miles!
MSSE 2025 Trip to Nepal
