Overview
The mission of the Master in Science of Education in Science and Mathematics of the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico is to develop professionals who are highly qualified to teach mathematics and science. The Education program promotes the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills to improve the quality and effectiveness of the teaching and learning processes.
The curriculum provides the opportunity to combine the theoretical principles of pedagogy and the hands-on research process according to the area of interest. The program aims at professionals interested in improving their primary and secondary-level natural sciences and mathematics teaching skills.
Key Decision Factors
Below are the factors that explain who could apply to the program and how to complete it.
Academic Offering Flowchart
The curricular content for the Master in Science of Education in Science and Mathematics is presented in a flowchart to help assess your progress towards your degree completion.
EDUC Academic Offering Flowchart (pdf format)
Faculty
The program will rely on both Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico faculty and adjunct faculty, who are knowledgeable in quality management, supply chain, pharmaceutical processes, and industrial automation. These faculty are qualified and are interested in teaching in the Manufacturing Engineering program.
These faculty dominate the theoretical aspects and bring to the classroom their expertise from their professional practice, giving students the advantage of obtaining skills that will help them excel in their work even before graduating.
How to apply
Applying is simple and straightforward. Candidates need to complete the following steps. If the candidate has any questions, please contact escuelagraduada@pupr.edu or the academic advisor/director.
Elena Guerra, MBA
Graduate Program Coordinator, MEM/MBA/MEnvM
eguerra@pupr.edu
1. COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION
Our application is located online. Prospective applicants should indicate their preferred academic area when they inquire about admission. Candidates may apply for admission in any academic term.
Note: Non-USA citizens must submit a copy of their immigration status.
2. PAY ADMISSION FEE
All candidates pay an admission fee (non-refundable).
3. SUBMIT OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT
Submit an official academic transcript directly from the university where the applicant obtained the bachelor’s degree and a Graduation Certificate that includes the graduation general grade point average to the Graduate Affairs Office.
* Students who completed their Bachelor’s degree in our Institution can skip this step, as the Graduate Affairs Office conducts it.
4. SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE OR PASSPORT
Submit a color copy of the birth certificate or valid passport.
Career Opportunities
The Master of Science in Education in Mathematics and Natural Sciences solves the shortage of math and science teachers in Puerto Rico and the mainland USA. The graduate program can supply the demands of highly qualified teachers in math and sciences according to the ESEA Flexibility Plan of the Department of Education of Puerto Rico. The program is directed toward currently certified teachers with degrees in non-mathematics fields and teachers with bachelor’s degrees in mathematics and natural sciences who wish to become math and/or science facilitators. In addition, directors and school superintendents who want to advance their mathematics and natural sciences knowledge can take advantage of this graduate program.
Contact Us
For easy access, the Graduate School is located on Alhambra Street #57 on the first floor of the Sevilla building (Student Residences).
Office hours are Mondays through Thursdays from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm and Fridays from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Phone: 787-622-8000 Ext. 686
Email: escuelagraduada@pupr.edu