Science Education (Secondary Earth Science)

Western Governors University (WGU) Washington ETPL

Earth science is one of the fundamental sciences all American high school students are expected to learn before graduation. By making geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy interesting and challenging, you can help engage your students' minds, strengthen their confidence, and lead them to a better appreciation of the world in which they live.The two online masters degree programs at WGU can prepare you to teach science courses at the junior high and high school levels. The programs help ensure your proficiency in geosciences, astronomy, and more. You learn critical skills necessary to teach this content to students in junior high, middle school, or high school*. If you have a bachelor's degree but do NOT have a teaching license, you'll choose the Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Earth Science program. If you are currently a licensed teacher looking to add to your license, you'll choose the Master of Arts, Secondary Earth Science program. Both of these programs will help you progress toward your goal of becoming an earth science teacher!

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

Bachelor's Degree and 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)
Natural Sciences Managers	$142,800	341
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$116,600	192
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	N/A	37

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.