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Graduate Science Education

The Master of Science in Science Education program will enhance the science content knowledge and further develop the scientific process and inquiry skills of middle and high school science teachers. The program will provide the opportunity for teachers to gain the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions necessary for the development, implementation and assessment of meaningful science programs in their school district. These efforts will help ensure that science teachers are effective teachers and are prepared according to the National Science Education Standards and the National Science Teachers Association Standards for Science Teacher Preparation. This program is intended for science teachers already holding science certification.

The Master of Science in Science Education is designed to promote science learning for teachers through the use of both innovative teaching methods in the classroom, laboratory and field, and authentic assessment strategies that are applicable to their own classrooms. The program is based on the research, goals, vision and best practices derived from the science education community.

Objectives

The general objectives of the Master of Science in Science Education program are to:

• Increase the science knowledge and skills of teachers, including the use of technology, through study in biology, chemistry, meteorology, biotechnology, the earth systems or the physical sciences
• Update the teacher's knowledge about current issues and best practices in science teaching, learning and assessment in the classroom and laboratory setting based on national and local school data
• Provide laboratory and/or field opportunities for teachers to participate in scientific research so that they may enhance their understanding of the process of scientific inquiry
• Develop a discipline-based scientific collaboration with university faculty and organizations to provide teachers with support to reflect on issues and resources
• Develop classroom-based research strategies (action research) to promote improvement of existing science teaching practices
• Enhance teacher's understanding and application of the national and state science education standards

Related Programs and Facilities

• Science Education M.A.T. Program
• Environmental Science and Policy M.S. Program
• Center for the Environment at Plymouth State University
• The Atmospheric Science & Chemistry undergraduate department
• Mark Sylvestre Planetarium at Plymouth State

Contact Information

Dr. Warren Tomkiewicz - e-mail the coordinator
Chair, Environmental Science & Policy
MSC 48
17 High Street
Plymouth, NH 03264