Master of Science for Teachers

Program Prerequisites

An individual with at least one year of teaching experience may apply for admittance into the MST Program. The program encourages individuals to hold a valid teaching certificate when appropriate. To be accepted into the MST Program, an individual must pass the Survey Courses (ST 523, ST 524, ST 525, ST 526, ST 550A, ST 550B, and ST 527 Survey of Computer Science) or their respective Placement Exam.

Program Requirements

All incoming MST students must demonstrate competence in science and mathematics by either:

1. Completing the introductory courses:

ST 523, Survey of Biology (1)

ST 524, Survey of Chemistry (1)

ST 525, Survey of Geology (1)

ST 526, Survey of Physics (1)

ST 550, Mathematics for Teachers (2)

ST 527, Survey of Computer Science (1)

Credits are awarded for these courses but these credits DO NOT count towards the 30 credits needed for an MST Degree.

2. Passing the appropriate placement exams (see above). No credits are awarded for passing a placement exam. These courses or the appropriate placement exams are prerequisites for most other ST courses. Master of Science for Teacher students must take the following core of 21 credit hours that will give breadth and depth to the program.

All incoming students must take two technical communication courses and a computer literacy course.

ST 529, Research and Documentation (2)

ST 530, Technical Communication for Teachers (2)

For comprehensiveness, MST students must take two credits in each of the following distribution areas, for a total of twelve credit hours: 

Math (2)

Physics (2)

Chemistry (2)

Geology (2)

Biology (2)

Engineering/Computer Science(2)

For concentration, MST students must take an additional six credit hours within one of the above distribution areas of the student’s choice. In addition to the core requirements above, MST students must complete:

ST 590, Independent Study (3), or ST 591, Thesis (6)

Additional courses to complete 30 credit hours. These courses may be chosen from MST courses or other Tech courses numbered 300 or above.

To view the New Mexico Tech Graduate Catalog and the Program & Course Catalog, Click here.

 

MST Program Vision

Developing talent in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and advancing interest in STEM careers among the highly diverse K-12 students of New Mexico, and beyond, by advancing STEM excellence among equally diverse educators.

MST Program Mission

The Master of Science for Teachers (MST) degree program recruits diverse educators to engage in graduate level STEM courses led by NMT faculty who are experts in their fields. Recognizing that our students/teachers work full-time in their own classrooms, the MST is a part-time, online program with in-person course options in the summer. MST students are encouraged to incorporate their NMT educational experiences into their curriculum development, and their curriculum development into their NMT educational experiences.

Biology Sample IS "Discovery Learning Ecology Unit"
by Stephanie Mitchell

Chemistry Sample IS"Using Improvised Instructional Materials to Teach Chemical Methods"
by Dorothy Mensahl

Geology / Earth Science Sample IS "Effectiveness of the Integration of a STEM career awareness program in a regular Geology Class in Increasing Awareness and Knowledge of Geoscience"
by Geizi E. Llanes

Math Sample IS "Conic Sections in Context"
by Elizabeth Richardson

Physics Sample IS "A Puzzle Assembled"
by Carrie Gongaware

Misc Sample IS 01 "Teaching Science in Elementary School: Using Field Trips to Support Guided Inquiry Lessons"
by Karen F. Gram

Misc Sample IS 02 "Bridging the Gap between STEM Professionals and K-12 Education"
by Estike Gutierrez