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Science Education

KU has a strong commitment to and presence in science education. The Chancellor established the Center for Science Education at KU to further research in science education at the University and in partnership with K-12 schools. During the past few years, science educators at KU have received multiple grants to support research and development in the area of science teacher education. Current funded projects focus on teacher education in urban school science, research on school science improvement, and usage of technology to enhance teaching and learning in science.

Science education at KU is an area of emphasis within the Curriculum and Instruction graduate program. The science education area prepares new science teachers through the KU five-year teacher preparation program, Graduate Licensure Program, and Transition to Teaching program. Graduate students in science education seek Masters of Arts or Masters of Science degrees in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in science education. Doctoral students in science education complete a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in science education. Chemistry graduate students may pursue a Ph.D. in Chemistry Education through the Chemistry Department.

Currently there are two full-time faculty members in science education. Additional strong collaborations through the Center for Science Education contribute to the science education area at KU. Several faculty members in the sciences and research scientists in the School of Education contribute to our shared research mission in science education. Links to research projects provide additional details about these collaborative efforts.