MA in Chemistry

Master of Arts Science Education (Chemistry, 5-12)

Degree Overview

WGU Washington’s online chemistry master’s degree will help you reach student in new ways. The MA in Science Education (Chemistry, 5-12) with its specialization in chemistry prepares you for secondary certification to teach high school chemistry. You will become a highly qualified high school chemistry teacher trained in advanced chemistry and science teaching methods.

Who the program is for:

• Licensed teachers with a bachelor’s degree who wish to earn secondary certification in chemistry as well as a master’s degree.

Note: As part of Western Governors University, the online teaching degree programs at WGU Washington are NCATE accredited.

Your Program of Study

In WGU Washington’s online master’s in chemistry, you’ll learn the essential skills and knowledge needed to become a highly qualified high school chemistry teacher. This program includes three domains of study and completion of a teacher work sample.

• Chemistry Content (Grades 5-12)
• General Science Content
• Effective Teaching Practices

Total Program: 32 Competency Units (credit equivalents)

This program also includes a home science lab. The self-contained laboratory kit includes the lab manual, science equipment, specimens, supplies, and chemicals necessary to complete college lab experiments at home.

More details about your challenging course of study

View the Program Guide (PDF)

Tuition and Fees

Basic Tuition: $2,890 per six-month term
Resource Fee: $145 per six-month term (non-refundable)
Application Fee: $65 (one time)
Science Lab Fee: $350 (one time)

Learn more about Tuition and Fees

At WGU Washington, tuition is charged at a flat rate once every six months. Your tuition covers the minimum "full-time load" of competency units (the equivalent to credit hours)—8 CUs is the minimum for graduate students—as well as all coursework attempted in that time. For the most part, there is no limit on the number of competency units you can attempt in a 6-month term. Whether you complete more or fewer units, you are charged the same flat rate.

Tuition compares favorably to the rates of Washington state universities. Our tuition is also typically half what other reputable online universities charge. At WGU Washington, you enjoy the cost savings of a nonprofit university.

Federal financial aid is available to those who qualify. Learn more about financial aid

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The WGU Washington Advantage

WGU Washington leverages Western Governors University’s unique, competency-based approach to education. This approach measures learning, not time spent in class. Your progress is based on your demonstration of essential skills and knowledge in chemistry education.

As a WGU Washington student, you’ll receive a top-notch education through a curriculum, learning resources, mentoring, and student services provided by Western Governors University. This means you’ll enjoy the advantages of:

• Superior learning resources. You'll have access to all of Western Governors University’s courses of study, learning modules, e-textbooks, tutorials, and simulations as you complete your program.
• Personal support from a dedicated mentor. You'll have the support of a mentor who will be your guide throughout your WGU Washington program.
• Online communities from Washington and WGU's national student community. You’ll be able to take advantage of our robust student community and interact with students from both within Washington and from all over the country.
• Flexible online degrees that fit your lifestyle. Learning can occur anywhere and anytime. You'll be able to establish the pace at which you complete your rigorous program and create a schedule that works for you.

One of the best values in Washington higher education, WGU Washington will enable you to earn a relevant degree on your schedule and within your budget.

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Time to Completion

How long it takes for you to complete your program will vary. Because WGU Washington is competency-based, the pace at which you complete your program depends on how quickly you are able to take and pass the required assessments. Many students are able to proceed faster than the normal pace (described below) designed into each program. But doing so isn’t easy.

Standard Time to Completion: 2 to 2½ years.

Speak to an Enrollment Counselor for a personalized estimate of your time to completion.

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Admissions Requirements

To enroll into this WGU Washington program, you must:

• Be a Washington resident and provide proof of residence.
• Possess and provide proof of earning a bachelor’s degree (BA or B.S.) from a regionally accredited institution.
• Possess a current, valid teaching license.
• Complete Western Governors University's three-part online Readiness Assessment. This test helps determine your likelihood for success in a WGU Washington degree program.

Speak to an Enrollment Counselor who can help you understand what is required of you.

More info about Admissions

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