Science Education (Secondary Physics)

Western Governors University (WGU) Washington ETPL

Physics can be one of the more challenging courses your students will ever take in high school. By making physics interesting and less intimidating to young minds, you can help your students develop their critical thinking skills, strengthen their confidence, and lead them to a better understanding of the world in which they live. This online masters degree program in science education can prepare you to teach physics courses at the high school level. The program helps ensure your proficiency in general chemistry; mechanics; waves and optics; electricity and magnetism; space, time and motion; and pre-calculus and calculus. WGU's M.A. Science Education programs are for already-licensed teachers. The M.A. Science Education (Secondary Physics) program is for certified teachers who already hold a bachelor's degree and wish to add secondary physics to their existing licenses. This program is not intended for aspiring teachers seeking licensure or certification. If you are seeking your teaching license/certification, please view our programs leading to teacher licensure.

Visit the program website Enrollment Faculty (877) 435-7948 ext. 3107 enrollment@wgu.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$18,565.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$2,130.00

Locations

Kent, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

Yes

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Master

Award type

32

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Bachelors Degree and a Valid Teaching License

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Top industries for graduates

Careers for graduates

Statewide earnings and employment trends for related jobs

Career Title	Typical annual earnings	Employment outlook (openings/year)
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$112,300	1,781
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,400	48
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$72,000	119

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Gender
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Race
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Age
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Prior education
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.