Overview

Gain the specialized knowledge and training to be a teacher of science for grades 5-8. The General Science (5-8) degree at Cambridge College offers a flexible, affordable master’s program option designed for adult learners.

Key Features

Graduates of the program are career ready, technologically savvy, able to work effectively across different cultures, and have the training to advance social justice.
Licensure students will complete a general science practicum (and supporting practicum seminar) that provides real-world classroom experience with the guidance of an experienced science teacher.
The master’s in general science combines on-site and online classes, offering working professionals the flexibility to balance education, careers, and family.
Cambridge College is one of the most affordable four-year private nonprofit colleges in the United States, offering quality education at a low rate of tuition.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teaching Engineering and Technology
Methods and Materials for Teaching Physical Science
Attaining Science Literacy
Logistics of Teaching Science
Teaching Project-Based Science

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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They practice a rolling admissions policy.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Credits for Licensure: 32-35.

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcript.
Earned bachelor’s degree with 3.0 GPA required.
International transcripts must be translated and evaluated by an approved agency.
Current Resume.
Personal Statement - Write a two-page, typed, double-spaced essay (500 words) describing your professional experience, your goals and objectives for graduate study and for educator licensure.
Two Professional Recommendations.

MA Educator Documentation from the Massachusetts Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE) website.

Required for entry:

Initial or professional license in Massachusetts. See also program-specific requirements.
Massachusetts Educator Personnel ID (MEPID number).
MTEL Communication & Literacy Test, successfully completed.
Fingerprinting and Criminal Offender Record Information
Official demonstration of English language proficiency
Supplemental documentation for issuance of I-20.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

19170 USD / full

≈ 19170 USD / full
Out-of-State

19170 USD / full

≈ 19170 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19170 USD / full

≈ 19170 USD / full

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Boston

Funding

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