2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Dec 11, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived]

Science Education Major


(73-97 credits)

Degree Map Biology Teaching

Degree Map Chemistry Teaching

Degree Map Physics Teaching

Degree Map Earth Space Science Teaching

Degree Map Middle School Science Teaching

Learning Outcomes  

The Science Education Program offers broad training in the theory and practice of teaching with the aim of helping students become licensed science teachers at the middle, junior high or high school level. Beyond an educational core, students select from a range of options including a concentration in Earth Space Science or Middle School Science or second major in biology, chemistry or physics.

*Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and Indiana State Board of Education. For more information click http://caepnet.org

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.

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.

Degree Map Biology Teaching


This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.50 overall GPA. This is a four and a half year program. Student teaching will be in the student’s final semester. Students who are admitted to the University in good standing and who have satisfactorily completed all prerequisites may apply for admission to the educator preparation program BCP I. The program admission requirements and program progression may be found at the Education Student Services web site, https://www.indstate.edu/education/ess

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Degree Map Chemistry Teaching


This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.50 overall GPA. This is a four and a half year program. Student teaching will be in the student’s final semester. Students who are admitted to the University in good standing and who have satisfactorily completed all prerequisites may apply for admission to the educator preparation program BCP I. The program admission requirements and program progression may be found at the Education Student Services web site, https://www.indstate.edu/education/ess

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Degree Map Physics Teaching


This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.50 overall GPA. This is a four and a half year program. Student teaching will be in the student’s final semester. Students who are admitted to the University in good standing and who have satisfactorily completed all prerequisites may apply for admission to the educator preparation program BCP I. The program admission requirements and program progression may be found at the Education Student Services web site, https://www.indstate.edu/education/ess

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Degree Map Earth Space Science Teaching


This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.50 overall GPA. This is a four and a half year program. Student teaching will be in the student’s final semester. Students who are admitted to the University in good standing and who have satisfactorily completed all prerequisites may apply for admission to the educator preparation program BCP I. The program admission requirements and program progression may be found at the Education Student Services web site, https://www.indstate.edu/education/ess

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Degree Map Middle School Science Teaching


This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.50 overall GPA. This is a four and a half year program. Student teaching will be in the student’s final semester. Students who are admitted to the University in good standing and who have satisfactorily completed all prerequisites may apply for admission to the educator preparation program BCP I. The program admission requirements and program progression may be found at the Education Student Services web site, https://www.indstate.edu/education/ess

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