The Science Education Program focuses on the identification of concepts and skills helpful in teaching science and technology to students in elementary school through college.
Students work on the development of innovative curricula and methods of teaching science.
The science education specialization prepares graduates to teach and supervise science programs in a variety of settings, including schools, museums, and other educational organizations. Programs are individually tailored for each student, but always contain a balance of study in teaching strategies and classroom materials as well as examination of current research. The MAT program in science education is designed for the student who has earned a liberal arts degree in a scientific field and who desires professional education courses to prepare for teacher certification at the advanced provisional level, and possibly clinical practice as a component of standard certification. The student-teaching practicum enables students to earn the advanced provisional certificate. The doctoral program emphasizes the development of research skills and prepares individuals for postsecondary positions in community or technical colleges and in teacher training colleges and universities.