Science Education

Academic Department

What We Do

Science Education at UNC offers exciting opportunities for students to become leaders in science teaching. With a strong sense of community and a focus on outreach, UNC’s programs prepare future science teachers through real-world classroom experiences, flexible online options, and specialized pathways — equipping them to inspire and lead the next generation of scientists.

Email nhsadvising@unco.edu

Location Ross Hall 2279

Address Campus Box 123

Spark Curiosity: Exciting Pathways to Science Teaching at UNC

UNC’s Science Education program provides a range of dynamic opportunities for aspiring teachers, from the fully online Master of Arts in Science Education to undergraduate K-12 licensure programs. Students earn degrees in Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Climate Sciences, and Physics or specialize in elementary science education. Through hands-on experiences and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, UNC ensures that future educators are equipped to make a lasting impact in the classroom and the communities beyond.

What Can I Do With My Degree?

Being a science teacher offers the chance to inspire curiosity, engage in active learning, and make a lasting impact on students’ lives. It’s a profession that encourages daily discovery, problem-solving, and the opportunity to shape the next generation of innovators. With strong job security, competitive salaries, and the chance to work in a field that’s always evolving, teaching science is both rewarding and essential. Our graduates teach throughout Colorado and in many other states.

Why Science Education?

UNC’s Science Education programs prepare you to bring science to life in the classroom through hands-on experience and inquiry-based teaching methods. Whether you're expanding your skills or starting a new career in education, you’ll explore core science areas like biology, chemistry, and earth science. With flexible options—including an online master’s degree or licensure program—and strong financial support through scholarships and assistantships, you’ll be ready to inspire curiosity and a love of science in the next generation.

Inspire Curiosity in the Classroom

Get hands-on experience working with students in real classrooms. You’ll learn how to create fun and engaging lessons that get students asking questions, exploring new ideas, and thinking for themselves. Using simple, discovery-based methods, you’ll help students enjoy learning in a way that feels exciting and meaningful.

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Chemistry measuring liquid contents in Chemistry lab.

Grow as a Science Educator

Designed for K–12 in-service teachers, UNC’s flexible, online Master’s in Science Education helps you strengthen your science knowledge and teaching skills while preparing you to teach across a range of science subjects. You can also choose to focus on dual enrollment in Biology, Chemistry, or Earth and Climate Sciences. With generous scholarships and graduate assistantships available, this high-impact degree is more accessible than ever.

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Science Teaching: A Career with Purpose and Possibility

Science teaching offers high job satisfaction, strong job security, and competitive pay—comparable to other STEM careers. With a degree in science or math education, you can teach across the U.S. or abroad, inspiring curiosity, problem-solving, and innovation in your students. UNC graduates are making an impact in classrooms throughout Colorado and beyond.