The Master of Science in Teaching (MST) is offered by the University’s Center for Research in STEM Education.
The program is designed to increase the number of qualified teachers in science and mathematics and to offer a research-based professional development opportunity for pre-and in-service teachers seeking Master’s degrees.
The program also attracts doctoral students interested in improving their knowledge of teaching.
*The MST is a 31-credit Master’s program requiring specific coursework, a research thesis, and guided teaching experiences in introductory science and mathematics courses on campus.
Students will participate in and understand the results of education research in their discipline(s) and its application to teaching and learning.
Students may use the degree to work toward teacher certification by choosing electives that meet some certification requirements, including a student teaching experience in a secondary classroom.
The MST’s initial certification track for secondary science and mathematics is approved by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Concentrations currently available:
Earth Science
Mathematics
Physics and Astronomy
Generalist
The Master of Science in Teaching program is designed for:
Recent graduates from science, mathematics, and engineering programs who want to prepare for a career in secondary science or mathematics teaching.
In-service teachers desiring a Master’s degree containing courses that integrate content with research-based science or mathematics instruction.
Scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and those in related fields wishing to make career changes into secondary science or mathematics teaching.
September 2025
College of Education and Human Development
5766 Shibles Hall,
ORONO,
Maine,
04469, United States
Consideration for admission to the Graduate School will be given to applicants holding a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, or the equivalent. Applicants for admission must present evidence that they have had the necessary academic preparation to enable them to pursue the graduate program for which they are applying. The Graduate School has no fixed minimum grade point average requirement for admission; however, the applicant should have a strong undergraduate record. Students who have undertaken graduate work at another institution must be in good standing at that institution to be eligible for admission to The University of Maine.
The Graduate School requires a minimum score of 80 on the iBT TOEFL or equivalent.
IELTS: Minimum 6.5
PTE Academic Minimum Score: 60
DuoLingo: Minimum 105
Application deadline: Priority application by November 15th (Spring) and January 15th (Fall), then rolling
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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