This is a professional degree intended to prepare superior teachers, administrators, service personnel, and scholars of education. In addition, the program prepares individuals for teaching at the college level. Preparation for research responsibilities both as producer and as consumer is an integral part of each program. The specialization in science, social studies and environmental education integration focuses on preparing students to be knowledgeable practitioners, scholars, and leaders in the fields of science, social studies and environmental education integration. Students study science, social studies, and environmental integration research, theory, and practice. A commitment to scholarship and research, as well as practice, is required of students so as to improve the status of science, social studies, and environmental integration for all learners.