University Catalog 2024-2025

Science Education (Minor)

Master's Minor Requirements

Required Courses9
Select nine credit hours from the list below
Advanced Methods in Science Education I 1
Advanced Methods in Science Education II 1
Introduction to Research in Science Education
Teaching Environmental Education
Learning in Informal Contexts: Theory to Practice
Learning in Informal Contexts: Evaluation
Design of Tools and Learning Environments in STEM Education
Foundations Of Science Education
Total Hours9
1

Students that are seeking a teacher certification can take EMS 505 Methods of Teaching Science I or EMS 506 Methods of Teaching Science II.

Doctoral Minor Requirements

Required Courses12
Select twelve credit hours from the list below
Teaching Environmental Education
Learning in Informal Contexts: Theory to Practice
Learning in Informal Contexts: Evaluation
Fundamentals of Research in Science Education: Qualitative and Quantitative Inquiry
Theoretical and Critical Perspectives of Science Education
Foundations Of Science Education
Foundational Learning Theories in STEM Education
Contemporary Research and Critical Issues in STEM Education
Internship In Mathematics and Science Education
Research Applications in Science Education
Total Hours12

Faculty

Full Professors

  • Margaret R. Blanchard
  • Carla Johnson
  • Melissa Gail Jones
  • Soonhye Park
  • Eric N Wiebe

Associate Professors

  • Sarah J. Carrier
  • Cesar Delgado

Assistant Professors

  • K. C. Rogis Busch

Practice/Research/Teaching Professors

  • W. Matthew Reynolds

Emeritus Faculty

  • Glenda S. Carter
  • John H. Wheatley