2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived]

Science Education Major


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(73-97 credits)

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

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)


Required for Chemistry Majors (8 - 10 credits)


Students can choose the General Physics I and II sequence or University Physics I and II sequence based on their degree type (i.e. BA or BS) in Chemistry.

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. 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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