Option in Science Education
Science teachers instill excitement about the natural world. The PhD in Education,
option in Science Education is designed for those wanting to conduct research on teaching
and learning science at the P-12 level and beyond. Our goal is to prepare you to address
critical issues in science education. Coursework will engage you in reflective teaching,
deepening your science content knowledge and developing your analytical perspectives
for research. Our graduates are prepared to teach a variety of science education courses
at both the undergraduate and graduate level and are qualified for faculty positions
in secondary teacher education programs or community colleges as well as other science
education leadership positions.