Graduate Interdisciplinary Degree Program M.A. – Science Education Emphasis
College of Natural and Health Sciences
Degree Requirements — 30 Credits
See “Graduate Interdisciplinary Degree Program M.A.”.
Degree Requirements
Required Courses — 15 hours
| ECLD 602 | Teaching Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Learners | 3 |
| PSY 681 | Learning and Instruction | 3 |
| SCED 530 | Laboratory, Field, and Studio Safety | 1 |
| SCED 578 | K-12 Science Inquiry | 3 |
| SCED 678 | Science Education Seminar | 1-2 |
| SCED 695 | Action Research in Science Education I | 1 |
| SCED 696 | Action Research in Science Education II | 1 |
| SCED 697 | Action Research in Science Education III | 1 |
Choose one of the following - 3 hours
| SCED 600 | Science Education Research for K-12 Teachers | 3 |
| SRM 600 | Introduction to Graduate Research | 3 |
Science Pedagogical Content Electives - 12 Hours
Choose 12 hours from the following courses, with courses from at least three different content areas:
Physics
Chemistry
| SCED 531 | Teaching Chemistry for the Future | 3 |
Biological Sciences
| SCED 561 | Using Controversial Biological Topics to Teach Nature of Science | 3 |
Earth and Environmental Sciences
| SCED 551 | History and Theory of Environmental Education | 3 |
| SCED 553 | Program Design and Planning in Environmental Education | 3 |
| SCED 581 | Earth Systems: WATER | 3 |
| SCED 605 | Global Change | 3 |
Note: SCED 551 and SCED 553 are only offered face-to-face at the Walking Mountain Science Center in Avon, Colorado.
NOTES: The goal of this program is to enhance the science and pedagogical knowledge of professional science teachers in the K-12 environment.
For the research experience, students will complete a series of Action Research courses and are required to form an advisory committee with a minimum of three qualified faculty. These courses require research on a current problem in K-12 science education relevant to students' teaching situations. The student will develop goals, review relevant literature and plan and complete an action research project.
A research paper will also be developed with the assistance of the student's advisor and committee.
Comprehensive Exam: Students are required to provide an oral presentation of the research to the student's advisor and committee.