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Specialist in Education (EdS)

in Science Education

The primary emphasis of the specialist in education degree is placed on the development of specific competencies needed in science education.

Admissions Requirements

The applicant to the specialist in education program must hold a master's degree in science or education with science as the teaching area. 

For general admissions requirements, please refer to the Graduate Information and Regulations section of the catalog.

Curriculum

Candidates must complete 30 hours of course work beyond the master's degree.  Although research methodologies are included in the curriculum, no thesis is required. 

Required Courses                                                                               Credits

Current Research and Methodologies in Science Education

  • EDS 5070- Educational Statistics                                                    3
  • EDS 5095- Essentials of Educational Research                             3
  • EDS 5203- Theories and Trends in Education                                3

Science                                                                                                       9

The candidate must have earned a minimum of 21 master's

degree eligible credit hours in science beyond the bachelor's

degree.  These credit hours include the nine specifically

required for the specialist degree and any other credit hours

from approved post-baccalaureate science courses.

Science Education                                                                                   9

As approved by the head of the department.

Electives                                                                                                   3

Each student chooses an elective to fit a particular

certification and/or interest area.

                                                                                                         Total:   30

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