Graduate Programs in Science Education
Master's, Master's with Certification, Specialist, and Doctoral programs in science education are offered at Florida State University.
Current graduate students represent a rich cultural mix, bringing divergent views of science teaching and learning. Follow this link to review the research topics of previous graduate students as well as where these students are now employed. Previous graduate students
The faculty in Science Education are Dr. Victor Sampson, Dr. Nancy Davis, Dr. Alejandro J. Gallard, Dr. Sherry Southerland, Dr. George Dawson, and Dr. Penny Gilmer. Their research interests include:
- reform of science teaching from kindergarten through the university,
- the role of teacher beliefs in changing teaching practices,
- the role of the Nature of Science in science literacy,
- how we should approach Science for ALL.
- multicultural issues in the teaching of science,
- the cultural influences on the learning and teaching of science,
- how conceptual change theory allows for an understanding of science teaching and learning, and the use of advanced electronic technologies in the development of science curricula.
If you are considering beginning graduate study in science education with us, we hope you will contact us and discuss your personal goals. If you are interested in pursuing certification with the State of Florida to teach in an area of science, please see the information for the Master's with certification program.
Detailed information on the available programs can be found by following the appropriate links below.