Science Education

Department:

Mathematics and Science Education

College:

College of Science and Letters

Degrees:

Master of Science in Science Education
Master of Science Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education

Description:

Mathematics and science education is primarily concerned with all aspects of the teaching and learning of mathematics and/or science at the secondary levels (grades 5-12). The department offers Professional Master's, Master of Science, and Ph.D. degrees in mathematics and science education.

The objective of the professional master's program is to provide practicing teachers, or individuals in education-related fields, with advanced education in the teaching and learning of mathematics. These advanced studies will enhance graduates' ability to provide meaningful instruction in mathematics, critically analyze and implement empirical research findings in mathematics education, develop and evaluate curriculum, and become a leader in public school education at the state or local levels.

The objective of the master of science program is to provide practicing teachers, or individuals in education-related fields, with advanced education in the teaching and learning of science. These advanced studies will enhance graduates' ability to provide meaningful instruction in science, critically analyze and implement empirical research findings in science education, develop and evaluate curriculum, and become a leader in public school education at the state or local levels.

The Ph.D. program is designed for those individuals wishing to become university-level teacher educators and researchers. The objective of the Ph.D. program is to provide students with advanced education in the teaching and learning of science. These advanced studies will enable graduates to conduct theoretical and practical research in science education, develop and evaluate curriculum, prepare future teachers, provide professional development to in-service teachers, or become a leader in public school education at the state or local levels.

Specializations:

Mathematics and Science Education Certificate Programs:

Distance Learning:

http://www.distance-education.iit.edu

Dual Degrees / Joint Degrees:

Research Facilities:

Research Areas:

Research areas include informal science education, curriculum development, integration of science disciplines and across disciplines, instructional methods, students' and teachers' conceptions of scientific inquiry and the nature of science, instructional models, evaluation, and research design.

Admission Requirements:

1. Bachelor's (or master's, for PhD program) degree in science or another field with documented evidence of success in working with school-aged youth

2. Minimum combined GRE score (verbal + quantitative + analytical writing): 1200

3. TOEFL minimum (if required): 550/213/80 (paper-based/computer-based/Internet-based test)

4. Undergraduate cumulative GPA minimum: 3.0/4.0

5. Two-page professional statement of goals/objectives

6. Curriculum Vita

7. Three letters of recommendation

8. An interview may be required

Additional requirements for PhD program:
1. Three years of teaching experience

How to apply:

Office of Graduate Admission

Departmental Website:

http://www.iit.edu/csl/msed/

The material on these web pages contains the most current program offerings and requirements, and is intended for informational purposes only. Program offerings and requirements change from time to time, and these web pages are changed accordingly. The requirements applicable to a particular student's program are those set forth in the official Graduate Bulletin that was in effect the year the student began his or her graduate program. Therefore, to find the official program requirements applicable to his or her program, a student must consult the Graduate Bulletin from that year.