Science Education

Graduate Programs

Master of Science in Science Education

Option in Elementary and Middle School Science Education

This option is designed for teachers who are K-8 generalists. It may also be appropriate for Single Subject teachers interested in increasing the breadth of their scientific knowledge.

Program of Study

The Program of Study (30 units) includes successful completion of:

1. Take 6 units from the following:

EDP 519, 520, 595, 596 or other courses chosen in consultation with advisor;

2. Take all the following Science Education core courses:

SCED 550 Current Issues and Research in Science Education (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. in Science Education program.
SCED 551 Science Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Models (3)
Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. in Science Education program and SCED 550.
SCED 552 Nature of Science (3)
Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. in Science Education program and SCED 550.
SCED 697 Directed Research (1-3)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and admission to M.S. in Science Education program.

3. Take all the following science courses:

SCED 500 Life Science Applications for K-8 Teachers (3)
Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. in Science Education program; BIOL 200.
SCED 501 Earth Sciences Applications for K-8 Teachers (3)
Prerequisites: Admission to the M.S. in Science Education program and GEOL 102+104 or GEOL 106.
SCED 502 Physical Science Applications for K-8 Teachers (3)
Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. in Science Education program; PHSC 112.

4. Take the following course:

SCED 698 Thesis (1-3)
Prerequisites: Advancement to Candidacy for the M.S. in Science Education, 18 units of coursework required for M.S. Science Education completed, and consent of the chair of the thesis committee.