Natural Science M.S. Natural Science Education Concentration (NED)

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This M.S. in Natural Science Education is for those interested in gaining outdoor teaching experience with a focus on place-based education & ecology. Limited to students accepted into the Teton Science Schools Grad Program.

Overview

A two-year program - coursework begins in the fall at the Teton Science Schools (TSS) for Year 1 and Year 2 starts the following fall on the University of Wyoming campus. The program includes:

15 credits through the TSS Graduate Program (Year 1)
15 credits from the University of Wyoming (Year 2)
Completion of a Plan B project (Year 2)

Year 1: Teton Science Schools

Core Courses:

Fall Semester:
NASC 5625 - Place-Based Education-Teton Science School Credits: 3
NASC 5630 - Teaching Practicum-Teton Science School Credits: 2-4 *
NASC 5640 - Introduction to Field Science Teaching Credits: 3
ZOO 5430 - Ecology of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Credits: 3 *
Spring Semester
ZOO 5405 - Winter Ecology of the Yellowstone Ecosystem Credits: 2
ZOO 5420 - Ecological Inquiry Credits: 3 *
EDCI 5790 - Learning Theories and Instructional Principles Credits: 3
Summer Semester:
NASC 5620 - Advanced Elements of Field Ecology Course Design, NED Credits: 5
*Credits apply to the UW Master’s degree in Natural Science

Year 2: University of Wyoming

Core Courses:

NASC 5650 - Place-Based Learning Credits: 3
9 additional graduate credits at the 4000 level or above
Plan B (non-thesis) project

One graduate level research course (3+ credits, examples below)

NASC 5670 - Research Methodology Credits: 4
EDRE 5550 - Action Research Credits: 3
EDRE 5600 - Introduction to Quantitative Research Credits: 3
EDRE 5640 - Introduction to Qualitative Research Credits: 3
EDRE 5670 - Mixed Methods Research Credits: 3

Recommended Courses:

FCSC 5101 - Special Topics in Family and Consumer Sciences Credits: 1-3
NASC 5961 - Plan B Project Credits: 1-4

Required ENR Courses (for optional concurrent major):

ENR 5100 - Foundations of ENRS Credits: 3
ENR 5900 - Capstone in ENR Credits: 3

Application Deadlines:

Applications are due February 1^st by 11:59 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. the following Monday if February 1^st falls on a weekend.

Scholarships and graduate assistantships are available as funding allows. Contact the SMTC for information.

This program is a Gainful Employment program.