Graduate Catalog 2022-2023

SCED 605 Global Change

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.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

SCED 622 Directed Studies

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
1- 4

Special Notes

Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

SCED 678 Science Education Seminar

Investigate current science education research, report on topics of interest in recent literature, discuss individual research problems.
1- 2

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 4 credit hours

SCED 694 Science Education Research

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.
3

Prerequisites

SRM 502 with a minimum grade of C

Level Restriction

Include GR

SCED 695 Action Research in Science Education I

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.
1

Prerequisites

SRM 600 with a minimum grade of C

Special Notes

Equivalent research course approved by advisor may be substituted for SRM 600.

Program Restrictions

Exclude Graduate Interdisciplinary-MS

Level Restriction

Include GR

SCED 696 Action Research in Science Education II

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 three course series.
1

Prerequisites

SCED 695 with a minimum grade of C

Program Restrictions

Exclude Graduate Interdisciplinary-MS

Level Restriction

Include GR

SCED 697 Action Research in Science Education III

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.
1

Prerequisites

SCED 696 with a minimum grade of C

Program Restrictions

Exclude Graduate Interdisciplinary-MS

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 3 credit hours

SCED 699 Thesis

For majors in the Graduate Interdisciplinary Degree Program M.A. Science Education Concentration and wish to complete a thesis. S/U graded.
1- 6

Prerequisites

SRM 600 with a minimum grade of C

Special Notes

Equivalent research course approved by advisor may be substituted for SRM 600.

Program Restrictions

Include GIDP:Natural Sciences-MA

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours