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Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, Science
120 Credits
This degree will prepare you for licensure to teach either life science or physical science in grades 5-12. Preparation covers both middle and high school classroom.
This program is part of the School of Education.
Degree Requirements
Foundations (12 cr)
- EDUC-P 313 Adolescence in the Learning Community
- EDUC-M 300 Teaching in a Pluralistic Society
- EDUC-K 306 Teaching students with Special Needs
- EDUC-P 254 Educational Psychology for Teachers of all grades
Methods (13 cr) [Must be admitted to TEP]
- EDUC-M 314 General Methods for SH/JH/MS Teachers
- EDUC-M 401 Laboratory/Field Experience
- EDUC-M 446 Methods of Teaching SH/JH/MS Science
- EDUC-M 464 Methods of Teaching Reading
Student Teaching Semester (15 cr)
- EDUC-M 480 Student Teaching in the Secondary School
- EDUC-M 420 General Methods & Capstone Seminar
Program Requirements
First-Year Seminar (0-2 cr)
- Students entering the program with less than 12 credit hours of transferable credit are required to complete the First Year Seminar (UCOL-U 101).