Accomplished Science Teachers--Join Our New MA Cohort for Secondary Science Teachers!
National University’s program is offered online with optional study group meetings. A portfolio of your work with the students you teach is developed during your courses and allows you to “showcase” and apply your skills and knowledge. This portfolio serves as your master’s thesis, and its inquiry-based nature is tailor made for science teachers. Individual portfolio entries are specific to the big ideas already explored in your science classes. Five of the 10 courses are devoted to developing each part of your portfolio, which means that 5 of your master’s courses will directly relate to and impact your teaching and your students. An NBC Science teacher serves as your instructor for these five courses, so teaching and learning is customized to and focused on your field.
You have a choice of submitting the portfolio for scoring by the National Board, as desired (we align the NBCT submission dates to match your coursework) If you choose to submit your portfolio for scoring, NBCT will distinguish you as a teacher leader in the field of science. Watch the information video to the right for more about the program! | Science Cohort Information Video:
NU MAT Science Cohort from NU PTDC on Vimeo. |
Additional online support is available for active NBCT candidates, including those who do not require a master’s degree. As a member of the cohort, you are pre-approved to join My eCoach NBCT online support community for $35. Face-to-face support is also available in many locations throughout the state.
About the Master of Arts with an NBCT:
About the Master of Arts with an NBCT:
- 10 one-month online courses
- Groups of 15 California Science Teacher Association members are eligible for a 15 percent reduction on tuition (Note: If you are not a CSTA member, you can also join this cohort and receive a reduction if you are a member of the California Teacher's Association, American Federation of Teachers, or National Education Association.)
- No GRE; Portfolio vs. Thesis; Financial Aid
- Develop the National Board Portfolio (your thesis) during classes
- Option available to submit your portfolio to NBPTS for scoring to earn National Board Certification
To join this cohort, follow these FOUR steps:
1. View the Program Information Video and additional information on the Master of Arts Program page (if you attended a face-to-face or online information meeting, you can skip this step).
2. Go to the Program Facts page. View the Program Facts presentation and review the cohort schedule(s).
3. Download and review the information in the Graduate Application Packet.
4. If you are ready to apply to join the NBC Master’s program cohort, go to the March Cohort Applicant Verification page. Complete the verification form (be sure to choose one of the options listed on the Applicant Procedures document from the application packet indicating how you will complete and submit your application fee).
To receive more information download the Cohort Flyer or contact Program Ambassador Sean McCarthy. You can also attend an Online Information Meeting.
1. View the Program Information Video and additional information on the Master of Arts Program page (if you attended a face-to-face or online information meeting, you can skip this step).
2. Go to the Program Facts page. View the Program Facts presentation and review the cohort schedule(s).
3. Download and review the information in the Graduate Application Packet.
4. If you are ready to apply to join the NBC Master’s program cohort, go to the March Cohort Applicant Verification page. Complete the verification form (be sure to choose one of the options listed on the Applicant Procedures document from the application packet indicating how you will complete and submit your application fee).
To receive more information download the Cohort Flyer or contact Program Ambassador Sean McCarthy. You can also attend an Online Information Meeting.
