Graduate Certificate in Science Education

Teacher Education

Graduate Certificate in Science Education

Enrollment & Program Plan Form

This form is to be used by individuals currently enrolled in a Doctor of Philosophy degree program in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, College of Natural Science, or the College of Education who are interested in obtaining a Graduate Certificate in Science Education.

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Please indicate name of your current doctoralprogram:

Please indicate the name/e-mail address of your academic advisor:

Initial semester of enrollment in the GraduateCertificate in Science Education:

Note: Persons who hold degrees in a wide range of disciplines may apply for admission to the certificate program. Applicants without sufficient science or science education background will be required to complete collateral course work or demonstrate proficiency through other means. Collateral course work will not count towards the certificate program.

With approval of the College of Education, the certificate is available as an elective to any qualified student who is enrolled in a Doctor of Philosophy degree program in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, College of Natural Science, or the College of Education. Students must meet the requirements of the certificate specified below, in addition to the requirements for the student’s Doctor of Philosophy degree program.

Course / Intend to Take / Semester of Enrollment
TE 936*: Topics in Research on Teaching and Learning Science (required) / X
TE 936*: Topics in Research on Teaching and Learning Science (required) / X
TE 937: Topics in Social, Historical, Philosophical Foundations of Science Education (required) / X
Select one of the two options below.
TE 995**: Research Practicum for 1-3 credits.
Option is only for College of Education students only.
Study focus must be in science education.
TE 990**: Independent Study for 1-3 credits.
Option available for all students.
Study focus must be in science education.

* NOTE: Students must take two offerings of TE936 for a total of 6 credits.

**NOTE: The focus of work for TE995 or TE990 must be in science education.

After completing this form, please save a copy for your records and attach it to an email addressed to r deliver to Gail Richmond at 319 Erickson Hall.