Master of Science in Science Education
Offering Innovative Online and Campus-based Graduate Courses for Science Educators
Spring 2025 course registration is open! Register early, courses begin January 14th.
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
Special Announcements
Happy Holidays from MSSE
Our students, faculty, and colleagues are the foundation of the MSSE Program and it is our pleasure to extend to you our very best wishes for a joyous holiday season.
Thank you for being a part of the MSSE Program and we look forward to working with you throughout the coming year.May the New Year bring you happiness, prosperity, and success!
MSSE 2025 Trip to Nepal
Jake Phillips Gives Presentation
MSSE graduate Jake Phillips recently gave a presentation to 6th grade students on sedimentary rocks, fossils, and a dig he participated in at Makoshika State Park as part of an MSSE dino paleontology course. Among the neat things he discovered during this dig was a Triceratops tooth!
