Science Education (Secondary Biological Science)

Western Governors University (WGU) Washington ETPL
This online biology masters degree program can prepare you to teach science courses at the junior high and high school levels. The program helps develop your proficiency in natural sciences, general chemistry, biology, and evolution. You will also learn the skills necessary to teach this content to students in junior high, middle school, or high school*. WGU's M.A. Science Education programs are for already-licensed teachers. The M.A. Science Education (Secondary Biology) program is for certified teachers who already hold a bachelor's degree and wish to add secondary biology to their existing licenses. This program is not intended for aspiring teachers seeking licensure/certification. If you are seeking your teaching certificate, please view our Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Biology program.

Financial information

Total tuition

$18,565.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$865.00

Locations

Western Governors University (WGU) Washington, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Master

Award type

34

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

MA

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Bachelor Degree and a Valid Teaching License

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Secondary Education and Teaching

Completion rate

88%

Employment rate

0%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$53.20

Typical (median) annual earnings

$0.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Secondary Education and Teaching

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
14
Completion rate
88%
Average number of students who completed each year
7
Gender
Male
25%
Female
75%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
92%
Multi-racial
0%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
25%
30 to 39
50%
40 to 49
6%
50 and over
19%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
0%
Some college experience, but no degree
0%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
100%