EdM in Science Education

Administration

  • Donald DeRosa, EdD
    Program Coordinator; Clinical Assistant Professor
    617-353-4052
    donder@bu.edu
  • Peter Garik, PhD
    Clinical Associate Professor
    617-353-4735
    garik@bu.edu
  • Douglas Zook, PhD
    Associate Professor
    617-353-2030
    dzook@bu.edu

The EdM program serves those who seek to advance their knowledge of science education but who do not need licensure. EdM students work closely with their advisors to design a program unique to their interests.

Core Coursework (16 cr)

  • SED RS 600 Introduction to Research (4 cr)
  • Three courses in Curriculum and Teaching (12 cr)

Elective Coursework (20 cr)

Students select five elective courses with emphasis on science content for a total of 20 credits. Elective coursework is chosen in consultation with an academic advisor. Electives may include science courses at the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences.

Global Ecology Education Certificate Integration

The unique four-course (16-credit) Global Ecology Education Certificate program can be used as a stepping stone into the EdM program, or four courses can be taken in the EdM program wherein the student can receive the Certificate and take a Global Ecology Education specialty track under the advisement of GEE program director and ecologist Douglas Zook. For more information, visit the Global Ecology Education Certificate Program website and the 16-Credit Certificate Program website.