Master's Degree

Science & Environmental Education Track

The Science and Environmental Education major includes 21 hours in professional education and 15 hours in science. Professional education courses provide students with a broad overview of science instruction and curriculum, and experience in curriculum design and development. Science courses are prescribed on an individual basis to provide you with breadth within the field or specialization in a selected discipline of science.

1. General Curriculum (3 hours): Education J500.
2. Special Program Area Basic Course (3 hours): Education E548, or S518.
3. Specialized Studies (12 hours): Select six hours of Education courses from E548, Q506, Q546, Q540 or S518 and six additional hours of graduate level courses in a primary science area.
4. Foundational Areas & Inquiry Skills (3 hours minimum): See General Secondary Education Track requirements.
5. Electives in Science for the Supporting Area (9 hours): Courses must be in the supporting area in which professionalization is desired.
6. Thesis or Practicum Option (6 hours): See General Secondary Education Track requirements.

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