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Masters Programs in Science Education

Created by Jennifer L. B. Anderson, Ph.D., SERC, Carleton College.

Offer (or Develop) a Masters Program in Science Education

To fulfill their professional development needs, many teachers go on to attain a masters degree in education, or science education. Find out what examples of these masters programs look like, and how they were developed. (See specific examples)

How is this Professional Development?
What types of Masters Programs exist?
How can faculty participate in this if it already exists?
How can faculty or departments work to create a Masters Program?