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Science Education Coordinator: Brian Hand
Professors: Brian Hand, Edward L. Pizzini
Professor emeritus: Robert E. Yager
Associate professors emeriti: George W. Cossman, Darrell G. Phillips, Daniel S. Sheldon, John T. Wilson
Clinical associate professor: John Dunkhase
Undergraduate degree: B.S. in Science Education
Graduate degrees: M.A.T.; M.S.; Ph.D. in Science Education
Web site: http://www.education.uiowa.edu/scied/ The Science Education Program provides preparation in more than one discipline of science; a consideration of science from a philosophical, historical, and sociological perspective; an introduction to applied science (technology); and an education sequence. Program planning in science education requires the cooperation and involvement of a variety of University departments and colleges. Most of the program's requirements are drawn from courses offered by these varied academic units. Undergraduate Program The program offers a Bachelor of Science in science education. The transdisciplinary major in science is intended for students interested in education. The science education major is not intended to prepare students for advanced study in one area of science. When graduates of the Science Education Program elect to pursue graduate studies in a single area of science, they often must complete additional courses in that discipline after they are admitted to the Graduate College. All of the emphasis areas in science education have the following characteristics in common. Depth in a general area of science equivalent to three years or six semesters of sequential study Preparation in a second area of science equivalent to two years or four semesters of sequential study Introduction to two other fields of science A specified proficiency in mathematics as a tool of science (with more mathematics study required for the physical science emphases than for the biological ones) A view of science from a historical/philosophical/cultural perspective Experience with the application of scientific knowledge Special Rules Since the Science Education Program may involve many faculty advisors and several colleges and departments, some special rules and regulations apply to science education students. They include the following. At least 10 s.h. of graded credit in science must be earned at The University of Iowa. No credit from the CLEP Natural Science General Examination may be used toward the major in science education. Courses used for the major may not be taken pass/nonpass; grades from all courses used for the science education major are used in computing a student's grade-point average in the major, both at The University of Iowa and overall. Since mathematics forms an integral part of so many aspects of modern science, all science education students are urged to complete appropriate advanced courses in both pure and applied mathematics (including statistics and computer science) so that they may be qualified to do graduate work and quantitative research later. Bachelor of Science The B.S. in science education requires 58-67 s.h. in the major, earned in selected courses offered by College of Liberal Arts and Sciences science departments, science applications courses, and courses in the history, philosophy, and sociology of science. Students may choose from four emphasis areas within the science education major: biological sciences, earth science, chemistry, and physics. Students who wish to be certified to teach science must complete the professional education requirements, a 42 s.h. sequence. Students who wish to earn a B.S. in science education choose one of the following three options. Option I (59-64 s.h.): Complete two emphasis areas and the broad science field block Option II (minimum of 58 s.h.): Complete one emphasis area, 15 s.h. in a second emphasis area, the broad science field block, and at least 6 s.h. of additional course work in other emphasis area(s) Option III (64-67 s.h.): Complete one emphasis area, 12 s.h. in each of the other emphasis areas, and complete 097:128 Meaning of Science and 097:130 Science in Historical Perspective BIOLOGY EMPHASIS AREA Total of 28 s.h. All of these:
| 002:081 Human Genetics in the Twenty-First Century |
3 s.h. |
| 002:100 Plant Diversity and Evolution |
4 s.h. |
| 097:103 Societal and Educational Applications of Biological Sciences |
3 s.h. |
One of these:
One of these:
CHEMISTRY EMPHASIS AREA Total of 25 s.h. All of these:
| 004:111 Analytical Chemistry I (fall) |
3 s.h. |
| 004:125 Inorganic Chemistry (spring) |
2 s.h. |
| 004:141 Organic Chemistry Lab |
3 s.h. |
| 097:106 Societal and Educational Applications of Chemical Concepts |
3 s.h. |
One of these:
| 004:122 Organic Chemistry II |
3 s.h. |
| 099:110 Biochemistry (spring) |
3 s.h. |
EARTH SCIENCE EMPHASIS AREA Total of 27 s.h. All of these:
| 012:004 Evolution and History of Life |
4 s.h. |
| 012:005 Introduction to Geology |
4 s.h. |
| 012:008 Introduction to Environmental Science |
4 s.h. |
| 012:108 Introduction to Oceanography |
2 s.h. |
| 012:114 Energy and the Environment |
3 s.h. |
| 097:102 Societal and Educational Applications of Earth Science and Environmental Science |
3 s.h. |
One of these:
| 012:102 Earth Surface Processes |
3 s.h. |
| 012:121 Principles of Paleontology |
3 s.h. |
| 012:136 Soil Genesis and Geomorphology |
3 s.h. |
PHYSICS EMPHASIS AREA Total of 24-26 s.h. One of these sequences:
One of these:
One of these:
| 029:050 Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe |
4 s.h. |
All of these:
| 029:115 Intermediate Mechanics |
3 s.h. |
| 097:105 Societal and Educational Applications of Physical Sciences |
3 s.h. |
BROAD FIELD SCIENCE BLOCK
| 097:102 Societal and Educational Applications of Earth Science and Environmental Science |
3 s.h. |
| 097:103 Societal and Educational Applications of Biological Sciences |
3 s.h. |
| 097:105 Societal and Educational Applications of Physical Sciences |
3 s.h. |
| 097:106 Societal and Educational Applications of Chemical Concepts |
3 s.h. |
| 097:130 Science in Historical Perspective |
2 s.h. |
Four-Year Graduation Plan The Four-Year Graduation Plan is not available to students majoring in science education. Honors To graduate with honors, students must maintain a University of Iowa g.p.a. of at least 3.33, in addition to other science education requirements. Contact the University of Iowa Honors Program for more information. Teacher Licensure Candidates for a bachelor's degree in science education may, but are not required to, be admitted to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) in the College of Education. In order to be considered for admission to the TEP, students must have completed a minimum of 40 s.h. of science course work with a cumulative g.p.a. of at least 2.70. A limited number of applicants are accepted to the TEP, so having the required grade-point average does not ensure admission. Admission decisions are based on grade-point averages in science courses and other criteria relevant to teaching. For procedures and deadlines for TEP applications, see Teaching and Learning (College of Education) in the Catalog. Interested students must apply to the College of Education for admission to the Teacher Education Program. TEP students must complete the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Program, the requirements for a science education major, and the following professional education courses, which total 42 s.h.
| 07B:180 Human Relations for the Classroom Teacher |
3 s.h. |
| 07P:075 Educational Psychology and Measurement |
3 s.h. |
| 07S:100 Foundations of Education |
3 s.h. |
| 07S:151 Science Teaching and Practicum with Early Learners |
3 s.h. |
| 07S:152 Methods of Teaching Science |
3 s.h. |
| 07S:153 Instructional Issues in Teaching Science (taken with 07S:179) |
3 s.h. |
| 07S:179 Secondary School Science Practicum (taken with 07S:153) |
2 s.h. |
| 07S:190 Orientation to Secondary Education |
1 s.h. |
| 07S:195 Teaching Reading in Secondary Content Areas |
1 s.h. |
| 07U:100 Foundations of Special Education |
3 s.h. |
These three taken concurrently:
| 07S:187 Seminar: Curriculum and Student Teaching (section 91) |
3 s.h. |
| 07S:191 Observation and Laboratory Practice in the Secondary School |
6 s.h. |
| 07S:192 Observation and Laboratory Practice in the Secondary School |
6 s.h. |
One college-level math course (excluding 22M:001, 22M:002, and 22M:003) also is required. Science Teaching Endorsements Four science teaching endorsements are available for persons with teaching majors in other academic areas: biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics. Students must complete a major emphasis area and a science methods course, approved by the Science Education Program. Graduate Programs The Science Education Program offers graduate studies leading to the Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy. For information about science education graduate programs, see Teaching and Learning (College of Education) in the Catalog. The M.A.T., M.S., and Ph.D. are described under "Secondary Education." Research Each faculty member in science education is responsible for one or more areas of research. Major interests include studies of effective teaching and learning, science through writing, philosophy and sociology of science, individualized learning, social issues in science and technology, curriculum planning and development, professional development, intellectual development related to teaching and learning science, studies of effective use of hands-on activities, and evaluation and assessment of science instruction and programs. Special Programs A wide range of funded programs provides ample opportunity for students to be involved in innovative development and research in science education. Of special importance is the Science Education Center's commitment to improvement of science programs, toward which it works with teachers from Iowa and throughout the country. Special in-service programs guide teachers in adapting innovative instructional methods, including problem-solving methods, STS, and laboratory-centered instruction. Other programs promote development and revision of science curricula K-12, science literacy, and programs for gifted and talented students. International Programs Science education faculty members have collaborated on a number of international research and development projects in countries including Brazil, China, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Israel, Nigeria, Malaysia, Indonesia, Korea, Australia, Taiwan, South Africa, Mexico, Venezuela, Estonia, Turkey, and India. Activities have included faculty exchanges and numerous cross-national studies. International students enrich the opportunities for graduate studies at the Science Education Center. Many have enrolled from Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Nigeria, Taiwan, and other nations around the world. Relationships are maintained, and new collaborative efforts are under way each year.
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