Vision and Philosophy |
We are the only Master's International program in science education in the country Our Vision
Effective science educators must be proficient in a field of science as well as in educational theory. Furthermore, with increased global mobility both students and teachers benefit from the opportunity to work with people from diverse cultures. The Master's International Program in Applied Science Education at Michigan Technological University will benefit students and teachers in host countries and in the United States. Our Educational Philosophy
The graduate program is designed to meet the needs of teachers who desire to improve their knowledge and application of science in the classroom. The program combines courses taught by engineering, science, and education faculty with a strong emphasis on innovative practice grounded in teacher reflection and research, as well as national and state education standards. Top Photo:. Using light bulbs in a class in Bolivia, by Megan Palen. Bottom Photo: Winter Ecology at Michigan Tech, Department of Education. |
Training of science teachers is a critical activity
in both developing countries and the United States. There is a
clear recognition that science education is key to economic prosperity
in all countries. An understanding of the theory and practice of
science is essential for everyone, not only those entering technical
fields. 
Michigan Tech is an established leader in science
education. Certification is available for students with a Bachelor's
degree in eight different fields of specialization—Applied
Ecology, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth
Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics. Each student is
required to obtain an academic major and minor in a scientific
field of study. The program provides pre-service teachers with
a wide range of real-world, practical classroom experiences that
prepare them for effective practice in diverse classrooms.