2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 23, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived]

Science Education Major


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(75-97 credits)

The science education program offers a BS degree which is an education degree including teacher certifictation.

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)


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

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.

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