WGU's online science teacher degree prepares you for teacher licensure in middle school science. In this program, you'll learn and develop the skills and knowledge in general science and teaching methods necessary to become a highly-qualified science teacher. The program also features supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom setting and a home science lab for lab assignments.
A Program Overview
The online science education degree program consists of seven domains of study, including Demonstration Teaching (student teaching) and completion of a portfolio.
The domains of study are:
Language and Communication Skills
Collegiate Level Reasoning and Problem-Solving Skills
Distribution Requirements
General Science Content
Foundations of Teaching
Effective Teaching Practices
Demonstration Teaching
WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2008, awarded in recognition of our success in expanding access to higher education.
"Western Governors University has raised the bar of excellence," said Dr. John Flores, CEO of USDLA.
"We are truly honored by WGU's contributions to the distance learning industry."
TIME Magazine Article
WGU’s competency-based model continues to receive accolades, with our most recent recognition in a TIME magazine article,
“Go Western, Young Man”.
Your success at WGU is based on what you know and what you can do. Our carefully designed assessments give you the opportunity to prove you have the knowledge and experience necessary to succeed.
