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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived]

Science Education Major

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(51-85 credits)

The science education major is an interdisciplinary program. This program contains three components: the science core area; a concentration in Earth Space Science or Middle School Science or second major in biology, chemistry or physics; and professional education courses. Students who complete the science education major will have satisfied the Foundational Studies requirements in Mathematics and Laboratory Sciences.

 

Science Education Core (43-45 credits)

Core Science Requirements (36-38 credits)

Required for Biology Major & Earth Space/Middle School Science Concentrations (8 credits)

Required for Chemistry and Physics Majors (10 credits)

Science Education Courses (7 credits)

A grade of C or better is required in each course as well as a minimum grade point average of 2.5.

NOTE:

To complete the Science Education major, students must also complete the Biology, Chemistry, or Physics major, or complete the Earth Space Science Concentration or Middle School Science Concentration. Biology Major - 40 credits not taken in the Science Education core: See degree requirements listed in the Biology Program section of the Catalog. Chemistry Major – minimum of 39 credits not taken in the Science Education Core:  See degree requirements listed in the Chemistry Program section of the Catalog. Physics Major - minimum of 40 credits not taken in Science Education Core: See degree requirements listed in the Physics Program section of the Catalog. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required in all Science Education Major courses. A minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA is required for all Science Education majors.

Earth Space Science Concentration (39 credits)

 

Approved Electives (6 credits)

Middle School Science Concentration (8 credits)

Minimum 8 credits from the courses listed below.

Teacher Education Program

Students pursuing the science education major must also fulfill the requirements of the Teacher Education Program listed below. A grade of C or better is required in each course as well as a minimum grade point average of 2.5.

Professional Education Courses for Middle School Science Concentration (26 credits)

Professional Education Courses for Overall Secondary Science Education majors (30 credits)

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