Master of Education in Science Education

University of Illinois Chicago

The Science Education program offers graduate study for those interested in science education careers across a wide range of institutions in urban settings: Early childhood centers, elementary and secondary schools, and community colleges, Science or science-affiliated museums, Science or science education related organizations (e.g., not-for-profit environmental agencies, after-school programs, etc.). Students work toward one of two strands while earning their MEd: Strand A-This strand offers licensure for those interested in teaching middle and high school science in an urban setting. Options include biology, chemistry, earth and space science, environmental science and physics. Strand A can be done as a one year program (May to May) or as a two year or more program. See the advising guides below for the layout of courses by semester for each program plan. Strand B-This strand emphasizes science education in urban settings for the following students: already-licensed science teachers from early childhood through college those working at, or interested in, not-for-profit science-related museums and organizations or those seeking advanced studies in science, including those interested in eventually pursuing a PhD.

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