Master of Natural Science/Science Education at Western Washington University

The Natural Science/Science Education is a Master degree offered by Western Washington University at its main campus in Bellingham , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 2 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from September 27, 2026.

About Master of Natural Science/Science Education

This program is focused on helping practicing teachers of science at all levels P-12 advance their careers by:

Improving their instruction through advanced study, research and field work;
Gaining familiarity with current research on student learning and new developments in curriculum assessment; and developing their leadership skills.

Prerequisites

Students applying for admission are normally expected to have a teaching certificate and to have completed at least one year of teaching in the P-12 system prior to entering the program. Elementary endorsed teachers are expected to have completed at least one course in each of the science areas (biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics). Secondary teachers are expected to have an undergraduate major or minor and a subject endorsement in their area of specialization. (General science teachers should have an endorsement in one or more of the natural sciences. A major in a science field is highly desirable.)

Application Information

In addition to the Graduate School-required materials for admission, each student is required to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), and submit a rÃ©sumÃ© and a statement of personal career goals and reasons for seeking admissions to the program. An on-campus interview may be requested by the program faculty.

Program Requirements (48 credits)

The Non-Thesis option involves an action research project culminating in an oral presentation and written summary.

Disciplines

College of Science and Engineering

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Natural Science/Science Education at Western Washington University

Entry Requirements

Transcripts

You are required to upload a scanned or electronically generated unofficial transcript from each post-secondary institution attended as part of the application. Provide a copy of your diploma if your transcript does not list the degree awarded.

If you are admitted, a final, official transcript from each institution is still required before you can enroll. If your undergraduate degree is still in progress, please upload current transcripts at the time of application. If you are admitted and choose to attend WWU, you will be required to submit a final official transcript showing the award of the bachelor's degree prior to registration.

Documents must be issued within the last two years at the time of application.
To be considered official, transcripts must be in sealed envelopes prepared by the university or college; attested / certified copies prepared by the institution may be accepted if originals cannot be provided by the institution.
All transcripts and diplomas must be translated into English by the institution, Ministry of Education (or equivalent), or an accredited agency.

Credential Evaluation

This is NOT in lieu of official transcripts, but an additional requirement.

If your degree was earned outside the US or Canada, submit an official course-by-course credential evaluation. We accept both WES evaluations (standard course-by-course or ICAP), and Educational Perspectives evaluations through the CertiFile Certified Credential Attachment service.
- Note: If you choose to submit a WES evaluation, we recommend the ICAP product, because it includes verified copies of your official transcripts and eliminates the need to provide a separate official transcript to our office if you are admitted and choose to attend WWU.
- Please see Certifile Order Process for detailed information about ordering a degree evaluation through the CertiFile service.
You must have earned, or must be in the process of earning the equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree prior to beginning the graduate program.
The degree-granting institution must be recognized by the Ministry of Education (or equivalent) in the country where the degree was earned.

Please contact the Graduate School office if you have questions or need clarification on these requirements. Applications cannot be sent to the department for admission consideration until all required documents are received.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 86

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Natural Science/Science Education at Western Washington University

Application Fee 70

How to Apply for Master of Natural Science/Science Education at Western Washington University

Most materials, including unofficial transcripts, your statement of purpose, and writing samples (if required), are required to be uploaded at the time you submit your application. Preparing them in advance will expedite your process.

If you have questions about the application, please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance. Our staff is available Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm (Pacific Time), at (360) 650-3170 or [email protected].

Master of Natural Science/Science Education at Western Washington University

Western Washington University

United States of America, Bellingham