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Professional Master of Arts in Elementary Math, Science, and Technology Education

Program Overview

The Professional Master of Arts (PMA) degree program in Elementary Math, Science, and Technology Education is a professional master's degree for elementary (K-8) teachers. The program offers teachers learning experiences that will allow them to enhance their competence as teachers of mathematics, science, and technology. The program's goal is to prepare teachers who are leaders in Math, Science, and Technology Education who are committed to providing all students the best educational opportunities possible.

Program Requirements

The program requires 33 hours of graduate-level courses to be completed in 33 months, as outlined in the Course of Study. Students are expected to successfully complete a STEM Education Project (MST 685) that integrates appropriate demonstrations of research and leadership skills, and inquiry-based teaching and learning as part of the comprehensive assessment of their learning in the program.

Course of Study

Summer I
MST 600,601, or 609 Science Through Inquiry
3
MST 610 Math Through Inquiry
3
MST 611 Directed Research in Science & Math Internship
1
MST 612 Introduction to Teacher Leadership
1
Total:
8
 
Fall I
Elective (chosen from approved list)
3
Total:
3
 
Spring I

MST 650 Inquiry-based Curriculum: Development and Analysis
3
Total:
3
 
Summer II

MST 620, 621, or 629 Science Through Inquiry II
3
MST 660 Research in Math and Science
2
Total:
5
 
Fall II
MST 670 Action Research: Methods and Practice
3
Total:
3
 
Spring II
Elective (chosen from  approved list)
3
Total:
3
 
Summer III

MST 680 Nature of Inquiry and Innovation
3
MST 681 Advanced Teacher Leadership
2
MST 685 STEM Education Project
1
Total:
6
 
Fall III
MST 685 STEM Education Project
2
Total:
2
Total hours required:
33

Electives:

    • MST 630 Teaching Science Using Robotic Platforms
    • MST 631 The Science of Foods and Nutrition
    • MST 632 The Science of Matter
    • MST 633 Pharmacology and the Human Brain
    • MST 634 Crime Scene Science
    • MST 635 The Science of Global Climate Change
    • MST 636 The Science of Computer Games
    • MST 637 Scientific Myths and Misconceptions
    • MST 638 Special Topics

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet all entrance requirements of the Graduate School and hold current teacher certification. Students progress through the program as a cohort. A new cohort will begin no more than once per calendar year. Check with the Graduate School for the next cohort start date.

Department Contact Information

Graduate Program Coordinator

Dr. Kelly McConnaughay, (309) 677-3018, kdm@bumail.bradley.edu

Graduate Advisor

Robert Wolffe, (309) 677-2520, rjwolffe@bradley.edu

 

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