Science Education Research and Practice Concentration

Dr. John R. McConnell III
Chair, Department of Educational Specialties
Professor
Location: Claxton Building, Room 304A
Phone:  (931) 221-7757
Email: mcconnellj@apsu.edu

Dr. Benita Bruster
Professor
Graduate Coordinator
Location: Claxton Building, Room 302C
Phone:  (931) 221-6491
Email: brusterb@apsu.edu

The Science Education Research and Practice concentration is designed as a non-licensure program for practicing teachers and others interested in science literacy to provide the knowledge and skills required for effective classroom science teaching, science curriculum leaders, and/or researchers. Students will complete a 9 credit hour foundational core in education courses, a 15 credit hour sequence in science education methods, one 3 credit hour integrated education course, and a capstone project consisting of a 6 credit hour thesis. This concentration will be offered for cohorts as a two-year plan.

Admission Requirements

• Listed below are the required application materials and the associated scores (if necessary) for each.
• Application for admission
• Application Fee:  $45 domestic
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended
• Verification of lawful presence in the United States (i.e. submit a license or other approved document)
• Bachelor’s degree, from a regionally accredited institution showing a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.00
• Teacher Licensure is required
• Military documents (if applicable)