The graduate Science of Instruction program incorporates current research on teaching and provides in-depth preparation in pedagogy, curriculum development, diagnostic teaching, implications of learner and task characteristics for instructional design, the latest techniques in evaluation of instruction, and use of interactive technology in instruction. The Department of Biology offers a Master of Science degree. The strengths of the department are ecology, freshwater biology, physiology and anatomy, animal behavior, cell and molecular biology, and science education. The Master of Education Degree in Secondary Education with a specialization in Biology, English, Mathematics or Social Studies is designed for secondary school teachers and persons in related positions. Strong emphasis on excellence in teacher education.
Students usually attend while employed.
The Master of Science Education degree program is designed for elementary and middle school teachers, teaching in kindergarten through eighth grades, who want to enhance their understanding of science principles as well as their ability to teach these concepts to their students. This program is designed for the classroom teacher, school administrator, and other education professionals. A particular emphasis is placed on current applications of computers as an educational tool. The Master of Science degree program in Science offers interdisciplinary training in the major area of biology, chemistry, physics, and general science, with provisions for greater in-depth preparation in one of these disciplines. The program offers both classroom and laboratory experience and is specifically designed to develop and extend the skill and competency of teachers of science in the secondary school.