Master of Science Education

 

Channel your love of inquiry into career advancement. Earn your master's degree in science education at Lebanon Valley College.

**NEW CLASS ADDED: P.L.A.C.E. Gettyburg. June 17-21st, 8:30am - 5:00 pm, Lincoln Elementary School. P.L.A.C.E. is People, Land, and Community Education, connecting science, civics, and service learning through place-based learning. Come celebrate the 150th anniversary of Gettysburg as you earn ACT 48 and/or graduate credits!!**

**New for 2013: Capstone Options! Thesis or Project Alternatives for Capstone Experience**

**Coming in 2014 (pending approval): STEM Certificate. This three course sequence will prepare students to effectively integrate STEM concepts into their curriculum. First cohort to begin summer 2014. Students interested in participating in the STEM certificate program should email chall@lvc.edu.** This certificate program is not affiliated with PDE.

Our mission:

The mission of the Master of Science Education Program at Lebanon Valley College is to provide educators at all grade levels with scientific understanding and pedagogical strategies through quality graduate-level courses that are grounded in the latest state and national standards, as well as relevant research-based methods, so that they become more effective communicators, mentors, and leaders in the ever-changing field of science education.

Our beliefs:

  • Students learn best when they are actively engaged.
  • Collaborative, inquiry-based activities are an important component of a quality science program.
  • Teachers are role models.
  • Today’s learners are immersed in technology.
  • Science content must be relevant to students’ lives.

Our outcomes:

The MSE Program provides the PDE required Instructional Level II certification credits for SAS and inclusive classrooms, graduate credits, and Act 48 credits through core courses as well as a variety of special topic seminars. Evening, day, and summer classes are offered.