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.

Program Director and Dean

Program Director:  Dianne L. Anderson, Ph.D.
Biology Department Chair:  Dawne M. Page, Ph.D.

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

Course Descriptions