Physics Education Graduate Program

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Turn the complex into "wow!"

Refresh your expertise and potential as a science teacher.

With a master's degree in physics education, you can better guide tomorrow's STEM stars.

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

 

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  • 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.
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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

Review admission and program requirements