Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies
Science Education
The next intake for this program is for Summer 2026 (July). The application portal will be open from November 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026. See How to Apply for details.
Questions? Contact us at gcesinfo@ualberta.ca.
Society is continuously evolving alongside and as a consequence of developments occurring across the fields of science. Scientific literacy, that includes the development and enhancement of students’ knowledge, reasoning, dispositions to life-long science learning, and the ethical use of scientific knowledge, is a key goal of science education worldwide. The GCES – Science Education will advance science teachers’ knowledge and skills in facilitating the development of scientific literacy and mandated learning outcomes in their students. The courses are designed to be relevant to all science teachers; they blend theory with practice and are taught by university professors and leaders in science education pedagogies and practices. The certificate is delivered online using a variety of synchronous and asynchronous formats.
Notes:
- This program can ladder into a Master's degree. Click here for more information.
- This program does not qualify students for Alberta Teacher Certification.
Program Goals
The following program goals are specific to Science Education:
- Design and engage a range of pedagogies and approaches to enhance students’ science learning and meet their diverse needs across subject areas.
- Explore and critically assess current and emerging trends in science education to inform curriculum development and implementation that align with content area standards.
- Develop knowledge and skills to understand and address the multiple complexities and issues facing contemporary science educators.