Science Secondary Education Program

Young girl holding a science molecule made with wooden dowels

The Secondary Science Education major at the University of Delaware offers students interested in teaching middle or high school science the opportunity to study their scientific area of interest while also learning about and practicing the best teaching methods. 

Bachelors degrees are offered in Biology Education, Chemistry Education, Earth Science Education, and Physics Edu​cation​. All programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)​.​​ 

Students complete the requirements for a Liberal Arts degree by majoring in their content area and taking professional education courses as well. Qualifie​d students can enroll in Honors sections of several laboratory and lecture sections each semester. On completing the state-approved program’s requirements students will receive the university’s endorsement for teaching certification.​

SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAM COORDINATORS

Jennifer Nauen

Undergraduate Program Director
Associate Professor
 302-831-4439

Office: 239 Wolf Hall

John A. Madsen


Associate Professor and Graduate Student Coordinator
 302-831-1608

Office Location
372 Harker ISE Lab
221 Academy Street
Newark, DE 19716

Visit the Delaware Center for ​​Teacher Education​​ for information about student teaching and licensure/certification.