Teaching Biology, Master of Science Postgraduate Program By University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |Top Universities
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Tuitionfee

15,680 USDTuition Fee/year

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Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Courses in the Master of Science in Teaching Biology online degree program meet the needs of today's biology teachers, allowing in-service teachers to bring the latest advances directly into the classroom. The online degree program is designed to give practicing teachers the opportunity to earn the M.S. in Teaching Biological Science or graduate credits in biology while living and teaching at home. The program centers on five 8-week, totally online, 500-level biology courses designed explicitly to bring teachers up-to-date with topics and concepts at the cutting edge of biology. Additionally, three 8-week education courses cover theories and developments in student education to strengthen teaching practices. All course activities, assignments, and assessments are developed to enable conversion into the teacher's classroom. The OMST program takes approximately two years to complete in full-time participation. Part-time participation is also an option. Note: Only applicants holding a Teaching Certificate will be considered for admission. Part-Time option is available.

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Courses in the Master of Science in Teaching Biology online degree program meet the needs of today's biology teachers, allowing in-service teachers to bring the latest advances directly into the classroom. The online degree program is designed to give practicing teachers the opportunity to earn the M.S. in Teaching Biological Science or graduate credits in biology while living and teaching at home. The program centers on five 8-week, totally online, 500-level biology courses designed explicitly to bring teachers up-to-date with topics and concepts at the cutting edge of biology. Additionally, three 8-week education courses cover theories and developments in student education to strengthen teaching practices. All course activities, assignments, and assessments are developed to enable conversion into the teacher's classroom. The OMST program takes approximately two years to complete in full-time participation. Part-time participation is also an option. Note: Only applicants holding a Teaching Certificate will be considered for admission. Part-Time option is available.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

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7+
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All applications must include: Official transcripts from every post-secondary institution you have attended AND At least three letters of recommendation, preferably from recommenders in academic or professional positions AND Proof of teacher certification in Science, preferably in Biology AND Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution in the United States or from a recognized institution of higher learning abroad in content and number of credit hours with that granted by the University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign AND A personal statement where applicants provide a brief background of their teaching experience and teaching philosophy and explain their ultimate goal in participating in this program. The GRE is NOT required.
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

15,680 USD
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International Students

15,680 USD
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