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Program checklist · M.S.

Natural Science, M.S. (Middle-Level Science Concentration-MSC)

University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY

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Program
Award
M.S.
Credential class
ceterms:MasterDegree
CIP
30.1801
Credits (computed from items)
30
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
240727
CourseShelf checklist
CK_240727_e31cb1ff
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

SMTC Student Learner Outcomes

0 items

    Program Specific Admission Requirements

    0 items

      Graduate Assistantships and Scholarships

      6 items
      1. 30 Credit Hours of graduate-level coursework is required in all of the programs. This includes 24 credit hours in required coursework depending on the program plus 6 credit hours of additional coursework that may include a research class, Plan B independent research and an elective.
        Not resolved to a course
      2. The Middle Level Science (MSC) concentration includes required core courses that run on a three-year rotation. These courses are offered in a hybrid format over a 3-4 week period each June.
        Not resolved to a course
      3. After completing the core coursework, students enroll in Research Methodology and Plan B credits and should plan for a minimum of one additional year to fulfill all graduation requirements.
        Not resolved to a course
      4. Students may enter the program during the summer semester. Deadline to apply is April 1st.
        Not resolved to a course
      5. All students must complete and defend a Plan B research project.
        Not resolved to a course
      6. A Plan A (thesis) may be completed with an extra year of research.
        Not resolved to a course

      Core Courses

      0 items

        Physical Sciences Rotation (2027, 2030)

        4 items
        1. NASC 5110
          Physical Science in Global
          As published: “Physical Science in Global Context, MSC”
          3
        2. NASC 5510
          Integrated Instructional
          As published: “Integrated Instructional Strategies”
          2
        3. NASC 5600
          Mathematics and Statistics in
          As published: “Mathematics and Statistics in Science Teaching, MSC”
          2
        4. STEM 5410
          1

        Earth Sciences Rotation (2028, 2031)

        5 items
        1. ASTR 4000
          1
        2. (2 credits required)
          Not resolved to a course
        3. NASC 5120
          Earth Science in Global Context
          As published: “Earth Science in Global Context, MSC”
          3
        4. NASC 5300
          Classroom Assessment Middle
          As published: “Classroom Assessment Middle-level Science”
          2
        5. NASC 5400
          Spatial Data Instructional
          As published: “Spatial Data Instructional Technology”
          1

        Life Sciences Rotation (2026, 2029)

        7 items
        1. BOT 4790
          1
        2. (Field Techniques) (1 credit required)
          Not resolved to a course
        3. ENTO 5601
          Insects for Teachers: Collection
          As published: “Insects for Teachers: Collection and Identification of Insects”
          1
        4. NASC 5130
          Life Science in Global Context
          As published: “Life Science in Global Context, MSC”
          3
        5. NASC 5660
          Standards, Pedagogy and
          As published: “Standards, Pedagogy and Research”
          2
        6. SOC 4890
          1
        7. (Global Populations and Environments)
          Not resolved to a course

        Other Courses

        3 items
        1. NASC 5670
          4
        2. (offered synchronously on-line during the fall semesters after school hours)
          Not resolved to a course
        3. NASC 5810
          3
        Source. University of Wyoming, catalog 2026-2027 — https://uwyo.catalog.acalog.com/preview_program.php?catoid=19&poid=20700. Captured page pages/1651.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.