Master of Science in Teaching

This degree is designed for licensed secondary level educators who wish to obtain a graduate degree in their area of interest.  These areas include biology, English, and history.  In addition to the general requirements of all master’s degrees, the Master of Science in Teaching degree has the following requirements:

• Certification for teaching in the area of specialization (biology, English, history) in the state of Wisconsin or another state.
• Minimum of 30 graduate credits distributed among:
  • Group I:  Major area of specialization, 18-24 credits.  These courses provide additional depth in your teaching field and increase familiarity with new knowledge, problems, and trends.
  • Group II:  Professional education, 6-9 credits.  These courses enhance your understanding of education and improve performance in the art of teaching.
  • Group III:  Liberal studies, 0-6 credits.  These courses are taken outside the content area of your specialization and broaden your knowledge and outlook.
• A minimum of the equivalent of a major in the area of specialization at the completion of the graduate program.