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Aug 29, 2025
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2025-2026 University of Wyoming Catalog
Natural Science M.S. Middle-Level Math Concentration (MMA)
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The Natural Science M.S. focus on general science and mathematics content with an emphasis on teaching middle school levellearners. The course work leads to middle level endorsements provided by the Wyoming PTSB. Teachers must have two years ofteaching experience to participate in these programs.
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SMTC Student Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the MS degree program in Natural Science, a student will be able to:
• Engage in teacher research to transform STEM instruction:
- Design and implement a research project that asks and answers a question using appropriate materials, concepts and methods, and ethical practices, and
- Effectively communicate all aspects of the research project in both oral and written forms.
• Use professional and academic standards to ensure high-quality interdisciplinary instruction (i.e., place-based, culturally relevant, and/or social justice pedagogy) to maximize learning for all students. • Engage in mathematical and/or scientific discourse and scientific thinking as active participants in communities of practice. Program Specific Admission Requirements
For the MS-Natural Science Master’s Degrees (with concentrations in MSC and MMA) and the MST: •Two years of teaching experience and a valid teaching license (required for MSC and MMA; may be waived for MST) •Application Fee •Official Transcripts from all Institutions attended and Bachelor Degree conferring institution. 3.0 undergraduate grade point average; provisional admission with a lesser GPA only with consent from Academic Affairs •A Portfolio including evidence that supports the potential success of the candidate as a graduate student and a document that interprets the evidence. Portfolio prompts will be sent to applicants upon starting the applications process. •Writing Sample in response to three provided questions. Writing Sample prompts will be sent to applicants upon starting the applications process. •Resume •Three Letters of Recommendation including a letter from the teacher’s principal or an employers and two other colleagues Graduate Assistantships and Scholarships
Graduate Assistantships and Scholarships The SMTC has scholarships and graduate assistantships available for graduates accepted for the above Master’s degree programs. Scholarships cover partial to full tuition for current Wyoming teachers for the MMA and MSC programs. More information upon admission and acceptance.
For the Master of Science in Natural Science Master’s Degrees Plan B (non-thesis) - 30 Credit Hours of graduate-level coursework is required in all of the programs. This includes 24 credit hours in required coursework depending on the program plus 6 credit hours of additional coursework that may include a research class, Plan B independent research and an elective.
- The Middle Level Science (MSC) concentration is a 3+ year program with classes offered virtually in the fall and spring and in-person during 3-4 weeks in June. Courses are offered on a 3-year rotation. Students may enter the program in any year.
- The Middle Level Math (MMA) concentration is a 2+ year program with classes offered virtually in the fall and spring and in-person during 3 weeks in June. Courses are offered on a 2-year rotation. Students may enter the program in any semester.
- The MST (Master’s of Science in Teaching) Degree is a Distance degree. It is a self-directed master’s degree programs designed individually based on the student’s interests and needs. All students must complete and defend a Plan B research project.
- A Plan A (thesis) may be completed with an extra year of research.
NOTE: Middle-Level Science & Middle-Level Mathematics; 24 credit hours in the core courses are required for institutional recommendation for WY middle-level endorsement from the Professional Teaching Standards Board, PTSB. NOTE: *NASC 5810 Middle-Level Science and Mathematics 3 credit hour course Practica (required course for teachers without previous coursework or experience teaching middle-level students. Offered spring semester in even years only). Core Courses
The MSC Core Courses are only offered in the summer. The program is on a three-year rotation where four weeks ofcoursework are offered in June. Courses use interdisciplinary and relevant problems drawn from physical, life, and Earthsciences to explore instructional strategies and research. Physical Sciences Rotation (2024, 2027)
Earth Sciences Rotation (2025, 2028)
Life Sciences Rotation (2026, 2029)
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