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University of Wyoming

SMTC Graduate Programs
 

 

The Science and Mathematics Teaching Center (SMTC) is governed jointly by the College of Education and the College of Arts and Sciences. The SMTC offers two graduate degree programs with multiple degree program options, certification options, and endorsement options.

  • Master of Science in Natural Science (MSNS)
    • MSNS Middle Level Science Option - Standards based professional development leading to Highly Qualified Teacher status for elementary, middle, and general science teachers
    • MSNS Middle Level Math Option - Standards based professional development leading to Highly Qualified Teacher status for elementary, middle, and general math teachers
    • MSNS Option 2 - Professional development for environmental and natural science education in informal science settings
  • Master of Science in Teaching - designed for secondary science and mathematics teachers

The MSNS Middle Level programs have a teaching endorsement option, while the MSNS Option 2 has a teacher certification option. A Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction with areas of specialization in science and mathematics is also available through the College of Education.

Admission

In addition to the minimum requirements set forth by the University of Wyoming Graduate School, The SMTC requires:

  • A valid teaching certificate or taking courses leading to certification in conjunction with the master's program.  This requirement is waived for MSNS Option 2.
  • A composite score of 900 on the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE general test OR a score of 15 out of 20 on the SMTC GRE Portfolio Alternative.
  • Completion of SMTC Application:  MSNS Science  MSNS Math  MSNS Option 2  MST
    SMTC Writing Sample:  MSNS Science  MSNS Math  MSNS Option 2  MST
  • Official Transcripts of all post-secondary academic work, credit or non-credit.  Photocopies are NOT acceptable. 
  • Three letters of recommendation provided by individuals knowledgeable about your preparation and/or qualifications for our graduate degree program.
  • Letter of Support from School Official
  • The MSNS Option 2 requires application and acceptance into the Teton Science School Professional Residency in Environmental Education (PREE) program and the University of Wyoming Graduate School.