The master’s of science education program is geared toward students with bachelor's degrees in science or science education. The program includes advanced graduate
science courses in a selected science concentration
in addition to advanced graduate
courses in science education. A minimum of three science courses (9 credit hours) are required in the student's selected area of concentration. Areas of Concentration are available in biology, chemistry, environmental science, physics, oceanography/earth science, general science (for middle and junior-high school teachers), psychology, or another science or technical area approved by the department. (Please follow links for additional information and sample schedules).
The department offers both a thesis and non-thesis track. The balance of course requirements are science education classes, which include a required core component (9 credit hours), and then depending on the student's concentration and interests, science education courses and a research component (6 credit hours of science education courses and 6 credit hours of Thesis for the thesis track and 12 credit hours of science education courses and 3 credit hours of research for the non-thesis track).
The science education portion of the curriculum is designed to complement previous educational experience. One option offers the necessary
course requirements for state certification of
secondary school teachers. A second option is
designed for those not wishing to teach in a
secondary school and does not lead to certification.
An informal science education option is
also available.
The master's program is designed for individuals holding bachelor's degrees in areas of science or in secondary school science education.
If the program is to be used for teacher certification purposes, the applicant must hold certification (or be certifiable) at the elementary, middle and/or high school levels.
For general admissions requirements, please refer to the Graduate Information and Regulations section of the catalog.
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