这个硕士学位选项涉及论文或顶点项目。该计划面向有兴趣在科学教育方面积累专业知识以及为该专业做出贡献的能力的个人。该计划也适合有兴趣在准备在社区大学级别任教的同时增加研究生课程设置的科学内容背景的个人。
This master's degree option can be completed either fully online or in a hybrid format and involves either a thesis or capstone project. The program is intended for individuals interested in building their expertise in science education as well as their capacity for contributing to the profession. This program is also appropriate for individuals who are interested in adding to their science content background with graduate-level coursework while preparing to teach at the community college level.<br>This master's degree option involves either a thesis or capstone project. The program is intended for individuals interested in building their expertise in science education as well as their capacity for contributing to the profession. This program is also appropriate for individuals who are interested in adding to their science content background with graduate level coursework while preparing to teach at the community college level. <br>1. Practicing teachers who want to strengthen their abilities to teach science in a variety of instructional settings.<br>2. Experienced teachers who have the eventual goal of earning a doctorate in science education enabling them to work in a teacher education/science education program at an institution of higher education.<br>3. Individuals who plan to teach at the community college level. Requirements to teach at the community college level vary depending on the individual campus. Typically, individuals must have a minimum of 18 credits in graduate science. Candidates are encouraged to consult the community college where they desire employment for the exact employment requirements. These content area requirements are then be built into the MAE in science education program.