Master of Education in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education
Program Overview At the University of San Diego, the Master of Education in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education (MSTE) is designed to increase a candidate’s proficiency in mathematics, science, and technology pedagogical processes and content. This 30-unit program provides graduate students the opportunity to develop as teacher-scholars, and to expand insights regarding effective teaching practices. Candidates may apply concurrently to a teacher credential program and count successfully completed credential units to meet the elective requirement for the master’s degree. Candidates gain an understanding of emerging issues, trends and research in mathematics, science, and technology education. They also learn to apply the tools for thinking about and investigating educational questions through empirical research. Graduates of the program are prepared for leadership roles in the field of mathematics, science, and technology education.
Distinguishing Features The School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES) endeavors to prepare students for leadership roles in teaching, counseling and administrative capacities. All of our academic programs, from the undergraduate to doctoral level, are grounded in a theoretical framework that incorporates the teaching, coursework and research in each discipline.
The following is a list of features that form the core scholastic components of the MSTE program: • Dynamic inquiry-based program of studies. • Best practices infused into every course. • Tools for using the latest technology. • Special focus on urban schools. • Emphasis on social justice and universal access. • Close collaboration with program faculty. • Professional knowledge through action research. • Concentration on basic skills and concepts in content areas. • Developing leaders for a range of careers in MSTE field.
Program Curriculum
Admission Requirements
The SOLES faculty enrich all programs and course offerings with the values, concepts and themes that we all believe will help students become ethical, civic-minded and committed leaders in their chosen fields. The following is a list of the program curricula available to MSTE students during their matriculations:
While applicants are evaluated based on a holistic method,
Foundational Courses
• Completed USD application, which can be submitted
the successful candidate for the program must demonstrate his or her candidacy in the following manner:
Candidates will take one course from each of the three foundational areas for a total of 9 units.
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Cognition and Development
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EDUC 510
Cognition and Learning
3 units
EDUC 513
Human Development
3 units
Research Design and Methodology
3 units
Research EDUC 500
• College or university transcripts. Applicants must submit one official sealed transcript from every college or university attended.
Social Foundations EDUC 511
Educational Reform
3 units
EDUC 564
Cross-Cultural Communication
3 units
Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education
• Three professional letters of recommendations from a current supervisor or a professor attesting to both academic and personal skills and, if possible, to teaching abilities. Please do not submit personal recommendations.
Candidates will take each of the following core courses for a total of 9 units.
• Statement of purpose explaining reasons for seeking
EDUC 570
Contemporary Issues, Trends and Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education
3 units
EDUC 571
Curriculum Design and Evaluation in Math/Science/Technology
3 units
admissions committee in its decision and including
EDUC 580
Capstone Seminar
3 units
information on an applicant’s experience in working
the degree and other information that would assist the
Specialty Courses in Discipline
with children or adolescents in school or
Candidates will take two advanced, discipline-based content courses in their specialty for a total of 6 units.
non-school settings.
Mathematics EDUC 572
The Psychology of Mathematical Thinking
3 units
EDUC 573
Advanced Seminar in Mathematical Content
3 units
EDUC 574
Pedagogical Processes for Science Educators
3 units
EDUC 576
Advanced Seminar in Science Content
3 units
EDUC 514
Instructional Technology: Design and Evaluation
3 units
EDUC 577
Mastering New Technologies
3 units
Science
Technology
Supplementary Electives Candidates meet this requirement by taking two 500 level/graduate courses in learning and teaching with the consent of their advisers for a total of 6 units.
Action Research Project Candidates will design and implement an original research project and present findings in both a written format and an oral presentation.
Contact Information For admissions and general program information:
For specific information about the MSTE program:
Office of Outreach and Recruitment
Sandy Buczynski, Ph.D.
Phone: ( 619 ) 260-7988 E-mail: solesgrads@sandiego.edu
Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education Program Coordinator Phone: ( 619 ) 260-7991 E-mail: sandyb@sandiego.edu
For more information, go to www.sandiego.edu/soles/prospective.
• Resume. • A minimum grade point average of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) in all undergraduate coursework.
Application deadlines vary by semester and students should visit www.sandiego.edu/soles/prospective for the most current deadlines.