Mission Statement

The purpose of this program is to improve science education for all students by preparing highly-skilled middle school and high school biology teachers with advanced biological knowledge within the context of research on how students learn that particular knowledge. The unique design of the program allows graduate students to continue to teach in their classrooms, while completing advanced biology coursework.

Degree Options

The Master of Arts option is appropriate for those who are clearing their credential, or who wish to take more biology coursework to supplement their background knowledge. The Master of Science option is appropriate for those who wish to design and carry out a classroom-based original research project in teaching and learning in biology. Students must choose an option by the end of the first year of coursework.

Master's Program in General Biology (M.A., M.S.)

Courses