The CSUN Master's degree in Secondary Science Education prepares secondary educators to become researchers, curriculum developers, and teacher-leaders in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, earth & space science, and general science education.   As science teaching specialists, our graduates demonstrate excellent technological, pedagogical content knowledge (TPCK), and are equipped to train their colleagues in innovative curricula, strategies, and techniques, and to guide departments, districts, and schools in research-based, technologically-rich educational reform. Graduates may  assume roles as science curriculum coordinators, district specialists, student teacher supervisors, science department chairpersons, and doctoral students. School districts generally award salary increases to teachers holding master’s degrees, and master’s degrees are required for part-time teaching at the community college or university level.  

NOTE - We will be offering Cohort-11 (starting in Fall 2026) in a fully online format.  All class sessions will be held on Tuesday nights.  To be admitted to this program, applicants' primary residence must be in the State of California. Admitted students must reside in California for the duration of the program.