Science Education

The graduate program in science education is designed to meet the needs of teachers who seek to update their knowledge of teaching and learning and their content knowledge in science, deepen their understanding of science as a discipline of inquiry, and develop their professional leadership and instructional skills. The program is for educators who are preparing for a variety of positions including teaching, curriculum supervision, instructional administration and museum education. The program features courses dealing with the interaction of science, technology and society, science content relevant to elementary and middle grade science teachers, and courses focusing upon curriculum issues and teaching methods. These courses fit within the Master of Education (M.Ed.), the Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.), and the C.A.S. programs.

Core Course Requirements
M.Ed.(10) M.S.Ed.(14) C.A.S.(3)

Program Requirements
M.Ed.(24) M.S.Ed.(24) C.A.S.(27) 24 24 27

SCE500 Science, Technology and Society 3
SCE501 Advanced Methods and Materials for Teaching Science 3

Content Courses (Prerequisite SCE500 or permission)
SCE510 Physical Science for Teachers 3
SCE511 Earth Science for Teachers 3
SCE512 Biological Science for Teachers 3

Topical Courses (Select four)
SCE520 Applied Chemistry for Teachers 2
SCE521 Astronomy for Teachers 2
SCE522 Meteorology for Teachers 2
SCE523 Environmental Education 2
SCE524 Human Biology for Teachers 2

Seminar
SCE593 Seminar in Science Education: Issues and Trends 3

Total Minimum Hours M.Ed.(34) M.S.Ed.(38) C.A.S.(30)

Internship Option in Science Education Program

Note: 2-7 hours in science education internship (SCE590) may be substituted for program requirements on a case-by-case basis. Internships are available in corporate and governmental R&D laboratories and in institutions such as zoos and museums.