For students planning to become secondary science teachers, this degree is certifiable for teaching. Typically, students take general education and science classes until they have completed approximately 60-70 credits. At that point, they apply for admission to the Professional Program; once accepted to the program, they begin taking education classes.
Note that many upper level courses are only offered every two years
Required Earth Science Courses (30 credits)
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GSCI 121 The Dynamic Earth (3 cr.)
OR GSCI 131 Environmental Geoscience (3 cr.)
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GSCI 125 The Dynamic Earth Lab (1 cr.)
OR GSCI 135 Environmental Geoscience Lab (1 cr.)
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GSCI 141 Earth and Life History (3 cr.)
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GSCI 145 Earth and Life History Lab (1 cr.)
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GSCI 129 Introduction to Meteorology (4 cr.)
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AST 208 Planetary Astronomy (4 cr.)
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AST 209 Stellar and Galactic Astronomy (4 cr.)
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GSCI 221 Mineralogy (4 cr.)
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AST 278 Observational Astronomy (4 cr.)
OR GSCI 290 Field Methods in Geology (2 cr.)
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GSCI electives, 200-level or above (2-4 cr.)
Professional Education
All education courses require admission to the Professional Program
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SPED 315 Intro. to Educating Learners with Exceptionalities (3 cr.)
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EDTE 316 Principles of Learning in Diverse Settings (7-12) (4 cr.)
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EDF 415 Educational Foundations (3 cr.)
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EDSC 425 Multicultural, Interdisciplinary Teaching (7-12) (3 cr.)
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RDG 440 Literacy in the Secondary School (3 cr.)
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SCI 417 Teaching of Science in the Secondary School (4 cr.)
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SCI 419 Student Teaching Seminar (1 cr.)
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EDSC 435 Secondary Education Student Teaching (9 cr.)
In addition the following are required:
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BIO 121 General Biology I (4 cr.)
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BIO 122 General Biology II (4 cr.)
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CHEM 161 General Chemistry (3 cr.)
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CHEM 162 General Chemistry Laboratory (1 cr.)
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CHEM 201 Foundations of Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (1 cr.)
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CHEM 260 Foundations of Inorganic Chemistry (3 cr.)
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PHYS 121 General Physics I (4 cr.)
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PHYS 122 General Physics II (4 cr.)
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MATH 152 Calculus I (4 cr.)
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MATH 221 Calculus II (4 cr.)
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SCI 420 History and Nature of Science (3 cr.)
Advising and program information provided on this website is for general information and guidance only. It does not constitute a contract, either express or implied, and is subject to revision at the University's discretion.
Students should be further aware that additional licensure and certification requirements may be imposed by outside licensing or accrediting agencies even after a plan of study has been approved or after a student has entered a professional program. A plan of study may be subject to revision to reflect such additional requirements.