Prepare for an Exciting New Career in Teaching
Drexel University is nationally ranked comprehensive research university. Building on its strengths in a variety of disciplines, including mathematics and the sciences, Drexel offers the Master's Degree in the Science of Instruction online. The program may be completed on a full or part-time basis.
This program is designed for Bachelors-prepared students with work and life experience that wish to qualify for state teaching certification while earning their Master's degree. Through reciprocity agreements among the states, graduates of this program can become certified to teach in almost any state in the nation.
Through this program, students can become certified to teach in the following areas:
- Elementary Education
- Secondary Education
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Earth and Space Science
- General Science
- Environmental Education
- Mathematics
- English *NEW*
Special Education is available as a second concentration option with four additional courses. Students must have a primary concentration (listed above) to continue onto the Special Education certification.
Students that wish to limit their studies to the minimum requirements for teaching certification and are not interested in pursuing a teaching master's degree should consider the Post-Bachelor's Teaching Certificate program Graduate Intern Teaching Certificate program, Instructional Technology Specialist Certification program, and Principal's Certification program.
Online Teaching Master's Degree Key Program Features
- Convenience - Offers you a flexible, totally online degree program that can fit into your busy work and personal schedule.
- Quality - Online courses are developed and taught by the nationally recognized faculty of the School of Education - the same faculty who teach Drexel's on campus courses.
- Interactivity - Drexel's highly interactive e-Learning method and small class sizes allow extensive interaction with faculty and other participants.
- Practicality - Provides participants with the tools to lead curricular innovations and instructional improvements, especially in mathematics, science and technology.
- Innovation - Utilizes the School of Education's unique research strengths in:
- Heuristic diagnostic learning.
- Creativity.
- Emotional intelligence.
- Instructional leadership.
- Use of technology in instruction.
Drexel University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. In addition, Drexel's online teacher certification programs are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Interested in learning more?
Click here to view the curriculum for our Master's in the Science of Instruction.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for all four terms. Apply today! See admissions criteria for specific supplemental materials required.
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