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The Secondary Science Education major within the Education and Human Development program prepares educators to work with Colorado's increasingly diverse student populations. This program blends the latest educational research with hands-on teaching practice. Students learn from award-winning faculty renowned for their expertise in secondary science instruction at local, national, and global levels. The curriculum equips future teachers with comprehensive content knowledge and practical skills for creating inclusive learning environments for grades 7-12 students from various cultural backgrounds. Through immersive classroom training and our two-decade legacy of school partnerships, candidates gain valuable teaching experience.
This science education program builds expertise across multiple scientific disciplines essential for effective teaching, including physics, biology, chemistry, and Earth sciences. The coursework combines subject mastery with pedagogical methods, preparing graduates to be adaptable, empathetic, and skilled educators capable of enhancing student achievement in diverse classroom settings. Graduates emerge as teacher-leaders, with many CU Denver alumni advancing to leadership roles in education throughout their professional journeys.