Master Degree: Science in Education Degree and Programs

Science remains one of the most in-demand fields for teachers at the elementary, middle, and secondary school levels. Earning a master's degree can help improve your job prospects. You need certification beyond a bachelor's degree to work as a teacher in public schools, and numerous states require teachers to earn a master's degree within a specified time frame after they begin teaching. Typical coursework can include:

• Philosophy of education
• Psychology of learning
• Computers and other technology
• Teaching methods

You should also major in the subject you want to teach--in this case, science. A student-teaching internship can also help prepare you for your first job. Obtaining your master's degree in science education, whether through an online or on-campus education program, also gives you one major advantage--it can boost your salary. Teachers often get paid notoriously low wages, but those with master's degrees have the potential to earn more.