Earth Science & Secondary Education, BS

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The Earth Science major is not a stand-alone major. It must be taken with the Secondary Education major.

Candidates might wish to consider also completing the BS in Environmental Science, Geology Option (which does not lead to licensure in Montana, but does in some other states). Please see catalog section on applying for admission to the Teacher Education Program and other program requirements for additional information. The UMW Department of Education strongly recommends that candidates seek licensure in more than one subject area (by combining one teaching major with at least one other teaching major or minor) to increase their hiring options. For science teachers, adding the General Science Broadfield Major is recommended. A Coaching Option is also available with any teaching major, but does not lead to licensure.

Credit Requirements

General Education: 32 Credits

CHMY 141 - College Chemistry I 4 Credit(s)
PHL 241 - History & Philosophy of Science 4 Credit(s)
STAT 121 - Probability 4 Credit(s)

As part of the 8 credits required for natural science select one course from the following:

GEO 101 - Introduction to Physical Geology 4 Credit(s)
GEO 103 - Introduction to Environmental Geology 4 Credit(s)

Electives: 8 Credits

Choose elective credits from any college-level catalog courses to bring degree total to 128.

Earth Science & Secondary Edu Total Credits: 128

Additional Earth Science and Secondary Education Degree and Course Information

Technology Requirement: prior to admission to the UMW Teacher Education Program (TEP), each student must demonstrate basic technology skills either by obtaining a passing score (600 out of 1000) on the Information & Technology Literacy Exam, or by obtaining at least a B- on a computer skills course. The UMW courses designed to meet this need are either COMS 115 - Computer Basics for Educators (4 credits) or CAPP 131 - Basic Microsoft Office (4 credits).

Students are strongly encouraged to take ANTY 220 as an elective prior to enrolling in EDU 311 .

Students in an internship program (e.g. Class 5 teachers) will substitute EDU 498 - Internship for EDU 495S Consult with the Director of Field Experiences to determine appropriate number of credits.

A recent certificate of first aid & safety (including child and adult CPR and AED, & infant CPR) is required for all education majors prior to student teaching. ECP 100 is recommended to fulfill this requirement.