2015-2016 Graduate Catalog

SCED 600 Science Education Research for K-12 Teachers

This course will provide practicing teachers an introduction to science education research with a focus on research design development, qualitative and quantitative research and data analysis techniques.

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SCED 605 Global Change

Prerequisite: 8 credit hours of graduate science coursework. Graduates only. An online, problem-based course in which students conduct data analysis on climate variability, modeling, and Earth system impacts and apply results to societal issues.

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SCED 622 Directed Studies

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

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SCED 671 Elementary and Middle School Science Curriculum

Analyze elementary and middle level science programs regarding learning theory, research and the new Colorado Model Content Standards for science. Applications include strategies, management, and science technology and society.

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SCED 678 Science Education Seminar

Investigate current science education research, report on topics of interest in recent literature, discuss individual research problems. Repeatable, maximum of four credits.

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SCED 680 Science Curricula in Secondary/College Settings

A survey of contemporary trends and issues associated with designing, implementing and evaluating science curricula at the secondary and tertiary levels.

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SCED 694 Science Education Research

Prerequisite: SRM 502 or equivalent. An introduction to research in discipline-based science education, providing background and experience in the major activities associated with current practice in both field-based and quantitative studies.

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SCED 695 Action Research in Science Education I

(Research) Prerequisite: SCED 600. Research a problem in K-12 science education relevant to students’ teaching situations. Develop goals, review literature, and plan an action research project. This course is the first of three courses.

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SCED 696 Action Research in Science Education II

(Research) Prerequisite: SCED 695. Conduct the action research plan developed and approved in SCED 695. An approved Action Research Plan Project is required to take this course. Second of a three course series.

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SCED 697 Action Research in Science Education III

(Research) Prerequisite: SCED 696. Complete the action research project by developing a summary and discussion.  The final project must be presented to the action research committee.  Final of a three course series.

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SCED 699 Thesis

Prerequisite: SCED 600 or equivalent. For majors in the Graduate Interdisciplinary Degree Program M.A. Science Education Emphasis who wish to complete a thesis. S/U Graded. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.

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