ESCI4480/6480: Technology for Science Teaching: This course is designed to help students learn computer and information technologies in science instruction. Computerized modeling tools, web-based curriculum units, interactive software, video recording, robotics, and other technologies will be discussed. Hands-on activities are the priority.

CHEM1060: Physical Sciences for Middle School Teachers: This algebra-based course is intended to help future middle school science teachers gain a basic understanding in physical sciences. The subjects cover force and motion, structure and properties of matter, heat and temperature, sound and light, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics topics if time permits.

ESCI4420: Science for Early Childhood Education: This course is intended to discuss the goals for elementary science teaching and learning and practice activities appropriate for early childhood education. Students examine elementary science curricula and state/national standards, design classroom environments that encourage inquiry learning and assess student understanding using different methods.

ESCI8990: Doctoral Seminar: This course is designed to help doctoral students get familiar with the field of science education research. The course provides opportunities for students to interact with guest faculty members in the program, recent graduates, graduate students in other programs.Students read relevant paper and discuss with guess speakers on matters of research topics, methodology, and pathways to success.