College of Education
Curriculum and Instruction - Science Education Program
Science Education Program
Masters Degree Program in Science Education for:
- Elementary School Teachers
- Middle School Teachers
- High School Teachers
The program in Science Education is designed primarily for teachers who wish to improve their science teaching skills or become leaders in the field of science education. The program is appropriate for teachers at all levels (K-12) who wish to learn more about applying contemporary science teaching strategies in their schools.
The program is designed to provide classroom teachers with a sound background in current science education research, theory, standards, and practice. Emphasis is placed on utilization of inquiry strategies, manipulative activities, and science process skills as a basis for science instruction. Teachers completing this program will be prepared to: teach science in a self-contained setting, serve as science teachers for schools utilizing departmentalization, serve as science resource teachers at the school or district level, or pursue an advanced degree in science education.
Program Requirements
The Science Education program requires a total of thirty semester hours of course work and completion of a research project as part of CURR 5090. A thesis option is available but not required. Course work hours required includes:
SCIENCE EDUCATION - 12-18 hours
Hours: 12 - 18
Science Methodology courses offered through the College of Education
EDUCATION - 12-18 hours
Hours: 12 - 18
Includes core courses required by the Curriculum & Instruction degree:
- LEAD 560 -3 - Social Foundations & Trends
- LEAD 570- 3 - Introduction to Research & Statistics
- CURR 5090- 3 - Research Project
LETTERS ARTS & SCIENCE or SPACE FOUNDATION COURSES
Hours: 0 - 6
Includes LAS courses taught at the 300 level or above taught by graduate approved faculty.
Note: Students should consult with their program advisor to assure that courses selected are appropriate for credit in the Science Education program.
Convenient Program Offerings
The Curriculum and Instruction Masters degree specializing in Science Education can be completed in only 30 hours. Schedules are designed to meet the needs of busy teachers.
Science Education courses are offered spring, summer, and fall terms. Students may work on course work throughout the year in courses offered by the UCCS College of Education.
During the Fall and Spring semesters, most courses are offered in the evening to accommodate the schedules of working teachers.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Graduate School at UCCS is required for this program. However, individual courses may be taken by unclassified students. To be admitted to the program one must provide official transcripts from all attended since high school, a minimum GPA of 2.75, GRE or MAT Scores, four reference recommendations, and the completion of several Graduate School forms. Complete details and the necessary forms provided in the Graduate Application Packet, available from the College of Education Office in Room 3023 and Room 3010 in Columbine Hall.
Additional Information
For additional information regarding this or any other program at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, please consult the most recent edition of the UCCS Bulletin. This catalog may be purchased at the UCCS Bookstore located in the University Center.
You may also wish to contact the program chair, Mark R. Malone at (719) 262-4094.
To set up an appointment with the program chair, call the College of Education office (719) 262-4121.
Contact Us
(contact Melissa Schecter, Manager of Student Services (719) 262-4526)
Curriculum and Instruction (C&I)
Departmental office is located in Columbine Hall 3016.
Phone: (719)262-3227 Fax: (719) 262-4110
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