APPENDIX I
SCIENCE EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA
form A: 2009
Application for Graduate Study in Science Education
Name:
Current Address(home):
Date:
Phone # :
Email (frequently used preferred):
Science content area in which you have specific interest. (If interdisciplinary, state disciplines) :
Why are you interested in a Master’s degree in Science Education?
What do you consider the strengths and weaknesses in your science and education background?
Strengths:
Weaknesses: What courses and academic experiences do you feel would be desirable for your needs and interests?
Employment Record (relevant teachings positions only; indicate district, city and state, duration, and teaching responsibilities.
If you possess a teaching certificate, indicate state in which granted:
Please list subject area endorsements:
Names, titles, addresses, email addresses & phone numbers of 3 persons in science or education who may serve as references.
Request a written reference from one of the people that you listed. Send to the address below.
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Do you have an interest in departmental employment as a teaching/research assistant?
If so, why are you interested? When would you want to have an assistantship?
If you have preference to work with a particular faculty member or on a specific research topic as part of your degree program,
please indicate that preference:
What factors attracted you to UNI for the pursuit of your graduate degree in science education?
Please attach a 2 page essay on the following: “Critical aspects for teaching science in the 21st century”
The University of Northern Iowa requests this information for the purpose of considering you for admission. No persons outside the university are routinely
provided this information, except for items of directory information such as name and local address. Release of any information is governed by the Board of
Regents’ rules and applicable state and federal statues. If you fail to provide the required information the University may not consider your application.
Send Application to:
or email as attachment
Chair, Science Education
MSH 153
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0296
Cherin.Lee@uni.edu