Program Overview
The Secondary Education - Science at The University of Alabama is a MEd programme in Education over 24 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Secondary Education - Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 360 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 360 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Secondary Education - Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Seminar in Research in Science Education
- Statistical Methods in Education
- Secondary School Science
- Designing and Conducting Classroom Research
- History of American Education (science education section)
- Statistical Methods in Education
- Research and Theory in Secondary Education
- Educational Specialist Degree Research
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
The EdS in secondary education with science certification features rolling admissions. Applicants can be admitted to the program at the beginning of every semester: fall, spring, and summer.
Master\'s level certification in Secondary General Science, Secondary Biology, Secondary Chemistry, or Secondary Physics is required for admission.
In addition students must meet the following admission requirements:
- Admission to the University of Alabama Graduate School
- An earned master\'s or higher level degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA
- A minimum of 300 on the combined verbal and quantitative sections of the revised Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (a score of 1000 if taken prior to August 2011) or a score no lower than the 50th percentile on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT).
- Also considered are professional/academic recommendation letters, educational experience in teaching and leadership, a statement of purpose, and writing samples
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 360 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 360 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 360 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 360 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Alabama directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months