K-8 Math-Science

Program Facts

Delivery Method:

Online

Start Term:

Summer, Winter

Completion Time:

24-48 Months

Credits:

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About Our K-8 Math/Science Program

Slippery Rock University’s fully online M.Ed. in K–8 Math and Science is a 30-credit program designed for certified teachers looking to become leaders in STEM instruction. Instead of focusing on content knowledge, this program helps you strengthen how you teach math and science through technology integration, national standards, and innovative curriculum models. You’ll join a supportive cohort starting in summer or winter and follow a structured course sequence, completing your degree in as little as one year.

Why Get a K-8 Math/Science Degree?

Prepare for executive leadership roles with a doctorate built for today’s complex educational landscape.
Learn from experienced faculty who blend timeless educational principles with the latest trends in the field.
Build practical, in-demand skills in data analytics, finance, enrollment management, marketing, personnel, and organizational leadership.

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Accredited. Respected. Proven.

Slippery Rock University's Master of Education in K-8 Math/Science program is fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). This accreditation is the gold standard for teacher preparation programs, which means our curriculum has been rigorously reviewed by professionals and meets the highest national standards for excellence. Graduating from a CAEP-accredited institution gives you a competitive edge, showing school districts that you're a highly qualified educator who is well-prepared to lead a modern, effective classroom.

Career Outcomes

With a growing emphasis on STEM in schools, graduates are highly sought after for their expertise in curriculum design, technology integration, and innovative teaching strategies, opening doors to leadership opportunities within their school or district. This degree prepares you for advanced roles such as:

K-8 Math or Science Master Teacher
STEM Specialist or Coordinator
Math or Science Instructional Coach
School District Curriculum Developer
Lead Teacher for a grade level or department
Educational Technology Integration Specialist
After-school STEM Program Director

Requirements

What are the admission requirements for this program at SRU? Check out the requirements in the dropdowns of this section!

Program Director / Coordinator

Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Whitney Wesley
Elementary Education
724.738.2282
robert.snyder@sru.edu

When are applications accepted?

Email graduate.admissions@sru.edu or call 724.738.2051 for information regarding this program’s graduate application deadlines.

What are all of the admissions requirements?

All applicants must submit the following materials along with a completed online graduate application and non-refundable application fee:

Official undergraduate degree transcript indicating an overall 3.0 GPA or higher and any graduate transcripts (if applicable)
A resume specifying the candidate’s professional education employment history and current status (student-teaching, tenured, non-tenured; full-time, part-time) with a school district
A copy of current teaching certification(s) or a letter from the certifying university showing that requirements for a teaching certification have been met and that the certification application is currently being processed. This can be from any state

Applicants who do not meet all of the above criteria may be offered conditional admission upon recommendation of the graduate coordinator and approval by the Director of Graduate Admissions.

Please note: For more information, visit www.sru.edu/graduate. Transfer course evaluation information can be found on our graduate website.

Resources from SRU

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K-8 Math-Science (M.Ed.)