The SMTC offers three graduate degree programs with multiple degree concentrations, certification options, and endorsement options. These programs are truly interdisciplinary. Because we are deeply committed to both the art and the science of teaching, we draw faculty from across the university in various disciplines. Each graduate cohort is taught by a balanced team of education and content experts to help you deepen your understanding of educational theory, teaching practices and subject matter.<br> <br>Mission: To deepen understanding of effective place-based and outdoor teaching and learning practices<br>What: A two-year program - coursework begins in the fall at the Teton Science Schools (TSS) for Year 1 and Year 2 starts the following fall on the University of Wyoming campus. The program includes:<br>15 credits through the TSS Graduate Program (Year 1)<br>15 credits from the University of Wyoming (Year 2)<br>Completion of a Plan B project (Year 2)<br>For Whom: A program designed for students who are interested in gaining outdoor teaching experience with a focus on place-based education and ecology. This concentration is limited to students accepted into the Teton Science Schools Graduate Program.<br>Why: The result is a Master's degree in Natural Science Education from a self-designed, balanced program of study and research.