Science Education

Department Chair: James Kisiel
Department Office: Hall of Science (HSCI) 205
Telephone: (562) 985‑4801
Website: Science Education Department

Faculty: Alan Colburn, Sara Dozier, Thomas Kelty, James Kisiel, Lisa Martin, Amy Ricketts, William Straits

Advisors:

Single Subject Science Credential: Kristin Straits
Graduate Advisor: Sara Dozier

Administrative Support Coordinator: Robin Ikemi

College: College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Courses: SCED

Introduction

The department maintains close ties with teachers, schools, and informal science institutions in the greater Long Beach area. Faculty and staff projects focus on science teachers and learners at all levels, pre-K through university. From the Head Start on Science project, which develops a “sense of wonder” and excitement for those working with preschool and kindergarten children, to collaboration with university science colleagues, the department hosts grants and projects impacting the entire preK-16 and informal science education spectrum. Faculty engage in outreach and professional development for inservice K-12 teachers and informal science educators. The department sponsors the Science Learning Center, Young Scientists’ Camp programs, research seminars, and the Association of Future Science Educators (AFSE) which is a student chapter of the California Science Teachers Association.

Programs

Graduate and Professional Degrees

Courses

Science Education