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Learn More About UMass Lowell's Online Graduate Education Programs
The online Master of Education Degree in Curriculum and Instruction: Science Education Option, offered by UMass Lowell's College of Education, is designed to help K-12 teachers enhance their school's science curriculum and learn about new pedagogical techniques that can be used to improve science learning in their classrooms. Available entirely online, this program offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares teachers to facilitate inquiry-based, hands-on science learning. Participants will have the opportunity to select from courses featuring science topics such as evolution, energy, meteorology and cell biology.
Students may take up to two graduate-level courses on a non-matriculated basis after consultation with the program advisor. Please email edoffice@uml.edu for more information.
For questions about the Online M.Ed. Program in Curriculum and Instruction: Science Education Option, email edoffice@uml.edu or call 978-934-4601.
- Total Number of Courses Required for the
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction: Science Education Option, M.Ed.: 10 (30 credits)
- Note: Candidates pursuing the Science Education option must include 6 courses (18 credits) of science education and/or science content course work in their program.
*Capstone project on science education must be taken as the last course or in conjunction with one other course in the final semester. This course is taken as the culminating course in the program and is offered only in Fall and Spring semesters.
To be recommended for a University of Massachusetts Lowell master's degree, candidates must satisfy all of the general requirements below, plus any additional requirements that may be required by the department through which the program is offered. Any additional requirements for this program are either listed below or may be found in the University's Graduate Program Catalog.
In applying for a degree program or registering for courses, each student assumes full responsibility for knowledge of and compliance with the definitions, regulations and procedures of UMass Lowell as set forth on our website. For additional information, please refer to the Graduate Program Policies found within the UMass Lowell Graduate Catalog.
UMass Lowell has built a solid reputation by offering one of the largest selections of online programs available through a traditional university. Courses are taught by full-time faculty who are experts in their fields, and by adjunct faculty who, as practicing professionals, bring real-world experience to online class discussions.
We are committed to providing you with high-quality, affordable online programs that make earning your degree or certificate more convenient than ever before. Our students have access to online course technical support 24x7, and our academic advisors are here to help every step of the way.
CSCE Graduate Restrictions
CSCE Graduate Restrictions
CSCE Graduate Restrictions
CSCE Graduate Restrictions
CSCE Graduate Restrictions
CSCE Graduate Restrictions
M.Ed. matriculated only
CSCE Graduate Restrictions
CSCE Graduate Restrictions
CSCE Graduate Restrictions
At UMass Lowell, we believe that students should have as much information as possible up front so they can make informed decisions before enrolling in a degree program or signing up for a course.
Tuition for all undergraduate courses offered through the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies is the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Tuition for all online graduate courses is also the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Tuition is priced per credit. To calculate the tuition for a course, simply multiply the per-credit tuition by the total number of credits per course. Exception: If the total number of course contact hours is greater than the total number of credits, the per-credit tuition is instead multiplied by the total number of contact hours.
Spring 2021 Tuition |
Per Credit / Contact Hour |
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Graduate Online and Audit (except Manning School of Business* Online, MBA in Haverhill, Graduate Online IT, Engineering and Education Courses) | $575.00 |
Manning School of Business* Graduate Online Courses | $655.00 |
MBA Graduate Courses in Haverhill | $655.00 |
Graduate Online IT and Engineering Courses** | $590.00 |
Graduate Education Online Courses | $470.00 |
*Applies to courses with the following prefixes: ACCT, BUSI, ENTR, FINA, MGMT, MKTG, MIST, POMS offered through the Manning School of Business
**Applies to courses with the following prefixes: CHEN, CIVE, EECE, ENGN, MECH, PLAS offered through the Francis College of Engineering. Applies also to MSIT courses in the Master's in Information Technology, Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and the Graduate Certificate in Systems Models and Management.
Additional Fees |
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Registration Fee per Term | $30.00 |
Late Fee for Nonpayment | $50.00 |
Fee for Graduate Degree and Certificate Applications | $50.00 |
You can take courses without being officially enrolled in a certificate or degree program, but you must meet course prerequisites. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Class size is limited. We recommend that you register early to reserve your place in class.
For more information, please visit our Registration Page.
Applicants will be required to submit:
Email Graduate_Admissions@uml.edu or call 800-656-4723.
For general questions about registering for courses or to find out who the advisor is for your graduate program, call 800-480-3190. Our admissions and advising teams are here to help!