Education - Science - Earth and Space Science Concentration 4003 B.S.

A Program Leading to a B.S. Degree

In Science Education there are four different ways in which students can prepare for licensure. We have as the major Chemistry with three concentrations of Earth/Space Science, Biology, and Physics. Pursuing a degree in one of these areas provides students an opportunity to apply for licensure. Students must be admitted into the Science Education program and into Student Teaching. In addition, there are several additional mandatory requirements that students must meet (including appropriate background checks and passing required teacher examinations) at various points in the program. These additional requirements are stated in the Education Handbook and Student Teaching Handbook.

Major Program Requirements

• CHEM 105L - General Chemistry/Quantitative Analysis Laboratory 2 hrs
• CHEM 106 - General Chemistry II 3 hrs
• CHEM 106L - General Chemistry/Qualitative Analysis Laboratory 2 hrs
• EDUC 101 - Introduction to Education 1 hr
• EDUC 200 - Computer Technology for Teachers 3 hrs
• EDUC 218 - Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence 3 hrs
• EDUC 290 - Initial Experiences in Education 3 hrs
• EDUC 291 - Introduction to Exceptionalities 3 hrs
• EDUC 292 - Foundations of Education 3 hrs
• EDUC 295 - Cultural Immersion Project - Field Experience 1 hr
• EDUC 310 - Management of Classroom Behavior 3 hrs
• EDUC 431 - Teaching Secondary Science I 3 hrs
• EDUC 432 - Teaching Secondary Science II 3 hrs
• EDUC 433 - Topics in Science Education and Adolescent Literacy and Reading Research 2 hrs
• EDUC 495 - Teaching in Public Schools 9 hrs
• GEOS 115 - Physical Geology 3 hrs
• GEOS 115L - Physical Geology Laboratory 1 hrs
• GEOS 204 - Oceanography 3 hrs
• GEOS 208 - Principles of Conservation 3 hrs
• GEOS 210 - General Astronomy 3 hrs
• GEOS 210L - General Astronomy Laboratory 1 hr
• GEOS 221 - Meteorology 3 hrs
• GEOS 233 - Introduction to Geospatial Science 3 hrs
• GEOS 233L - Geospatial Science Laboratory 1 hr
• GEOS 304 - Soil Science 4 hrs
• GEOS 314 - Evolution of the Earth 3 hrs
• GEOS 314L - Evolution of the Earth Laboratory 1 hr
• GEOS 316 - The Rock Forming Minerals 3 hrs
• GEOS 316L - The Rock Forming Minerals Laboratory 1 hr
• MATH 116 - Survey of Calculus II 3 hrs

University Core Curriculum Requirements

• Composition

• ENGL 101 - English Composition I 3 hrs

• Mathematics

• MATH 115 - Survey of Calculus I 3 hrs

• Speech

• COMM 143 - Speech 3 hrs

• Laboratory Science

• BIOL 105 - Principles of Biology I 3 hrs
• BIOL 105L - Principles of Biology Laboratory I 1 hr
• CHEM 105 - General Chemistry I 3 hrs

• Social Science

• PSYC 142 - General Psychology 3 hrs

• Humanities

• PHIL 212 - Introduction to Ethics 3 hrs

• Writing

• ENGL 102 - English Composition II 3 hrs

• UCC Electives

• Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, or Writing 6 hrs

• Human Issues and Dilemmas 300-Level

• PHIL 313 - Contemporary Ethical Issues 3 hrs

• Diverse Cultures/Global Perspectives

• GEOS 207 - World Geography 3 hrs

• Senior Capstone

• EDUC 494 - Capstone Experience; Secondary Science or Mathematics Education 3 hrs

• List of elective courses 

Recommended Sequence of Courses

Total Hours: 120