Why earn a master's degree in physics education from Missouri State?

- Teach physics like a physicist – Learn effective strategies for your classroom. Deepen your understanding of light, time, motion and energy.
- Give your students a head start with dual credit – This degree will qualify you to teach dual credit courses at your school.
- Build a study plan that's right for you – You can pick most of your courses and do research projects that meet your goals.
- Trust in proven results, year after year – Missouri State's College of Education is a highly accredited unit that has developed teachers for generations.
Teaching certification
Need your certification?
This program is designed for teachers who already have certification to teach secondary education (grades 6-12). If you’re not certified,
MSU can guide you on the right path.

Careers for teachers with a master's degree
Gain advanced knowledge. Become a better teacher. Increase your salary and marketability.
A master's degree in physics education gives you many benefits for your career and professional development.
And if you want to go beyond the usual secondary education settings (high school/middle school), you’ll have the skill-set to make that move. Your career options include:
- College teaching
- Communications/public relations
- Curriculum developer
- Education consultant
- Government
- Health care
- Industrial labs
- Research
- Secondary education (high school/middle school)
- Technical writing