MATSESP · Current · 42 CUs
Master of Arts in Teaching, Science Education (Secondary Physics)
Source: WGU Program Guide·v202504·1/23/2025
About This Degree
WGU Catalog 2026-03The Master of Arts in Teaching, Science Education (Secondary Physics) is a competency-based degree program that prepares students with the competencies at the graduate level needed to apply for licensure as a secondary educator. This program consists of online courses which take the learner from educational professional core coursework to Physics content, through methods of secondary instruction and assessment continuing through methods of secondary instruction and assessment, including inclusive practices for all students within the classroom. Candidates develop and refine their teaching skills through a series of sequential experiences beginning with video-based observations and simulations of classroom instruction to prepare candidates for authentic, collaborative, clinical teaching experiences in elementary settings. Clinical experiences include teaching in face-to-face environments and culminate with supervised student teaching in a real classroom. With the successful completion of degree requirements for graduation, including required assessments in the major area of teaching, the student can receive institutional recommendation for licensure in secondary Physics education.
Official catalog text — WGU-authored.
Degree History
First offered2025-02StatusCurrentCUs42
Program Learning Outcomes
WGU Catalog 2026-03Official WGU-authored outcomes from the catalog Program Outcomes section.
- •The graduate demonstrates an advanced and continuous commitment to synthesizing the science of learning into instructional practice, addressing complex and unique learning needs, collaborating with learners and families, designing and implementing clear assessment methods, fostering and nurturing mutually respectful relationships with and between students, leveraging technology to enhance and transform learning, and cultivating their professional dispositions as an educator.
- •The graduate demonstrates a thorough comprehension and critically evaluates foundational secondary physics subject matter and learning standards to enhance and innovate student learning effectively.
- •The graduate synthesizes and applies advanced learning sciences and instructional cycle knowledge, designs and implements developmentally appropriate practices to deeply engage students in the learning process, and fosters and leads a culture that is conducive to academic growth and excellence.
Licensure Preparation
- Praxis examThis program prepares graduates to sit for this examination.
Areas of Study
9 groups · 20 coursesCourse groups from the WGU Program Guide. Expand each group to see course descriptions and competencies.
Course Roster (20 courses)
WGU Catalog 2026-03This program uses an advisor-guided course sequence. The order and pacing of courses may vary by student — the roster below reflects the current catalog course set, not a fixed sequence guaranteed for every student.
Total: 42 CUs across 20 courses. Degree total per catalog: 42 CUs.