This is an unofficial description for this program. For official information check the Academic Catalog.
A minor is not required with this major.
Major Requirements (31 Credits)
Earth Science Core (27-28 credits)
GSCI 121 The Dynamic Earth 3 Credits
or
GSCI 131 Environmental Geoscience 3 Credits
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GSCI 125 The Dynamic Earth Laboratory 1 Credit
or
GSCI 135 Environmental Geoscience Laboratory 1 Credit
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GSCI 141 Earth and Life History 3 Credits
GSCI 145 Earth and Life History Laboratory 1 Credit
GSCI 129 Introduction to Meteorology 4 Credits
In addition the following is required:
AST 278 Observational Astronomy - 4 credits
Or
GSCI 290 Field Methods in Geology - 3 credits
and 3 to 4 credits of GSCI/AST electives at 300-level or above to reach 31 credits as approved by the faculty advisor.
Science Related Requirements (22 credits)
CHEM 161 General Chemistry 3 Credits
CHEM 162 General Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credit
CHEM 260 Foundations of Inorganic Chemistry 3 Credits
CHEM 201 Foundations of Analytical Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credit
PHYS 121 General Physics I 4 Credits
PHYS 122 General Physics II 4 Credits
SCI 420 History and Nature of Science 3 Credits
SCI 414 Interdisciplinary Science, Practices, and Pedagogy 3 Credits
Math Requirements (7 credits)
HIST 161 American History to 1877 3 Credits
or
EDF 215: This course may be double counted in general education, study area 3
Professional Education (27 credits)
EDTE 316 Principles of Learning in Diverse Settings (Secondary) 4 Credits
SPED 315 Introduction to Educating Learners with Exceptionalities 3 Credits
EDSC 425 Multicultural, Interdisciplinary Teaching at the Secondary Level 3 Credits
EDSC 435 Secondary Education Student Teaching 9 Credits
LLA 440 Literacy instruction in the Secondary School 3 Credits
SCI 417 Science Methods in Secondary School 3 Credits
Total Credit Hours: 120