General Science Broadfield & Secondary Education, BS

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The General Science major is not a stand-alone major. It must be taken with the Secondary Education major. Please see catalog section on applying for admission to the Teacher Education Program and other program requirements for additional information. The General Science major prepares candidates to teach in multiple science subjects. Candidates might wish to consider adding a single-subject major or minor. A Coaching Option is also available with any teaching major, but does not lead to licensure.

Credit Requirements

General Education: 32 Credits

BIOB 160 - Principles of Living Systems 4 Credit(s)
PHL 241 - History & Philosophy of Science 4 Credit(s)

Select 1 course/4 credits from the following:

M 161 - Survey of Calculus 4 Credit(s)
M 171 - Calculus I 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)

General Science Broadfield Major Core: 56 Credits

ASTR 110 - Introduction to Astronomy 4 Credit(s)
BIOB 260 - Cellular & Molecular Biology 4 Credit(s)
BIOB 375 - General Genetics 4 Credit(s)
BIOB 420 - Evolution 4 Credit(s)
BIOO 220 - General Botany 4 Credit(s)
CHMY 141 - College Chemistry I 4 Credit(s)
CHMY 143 - College Chemistry II 4 Credit(s)
CHMY 321 - Organic Chemistry I 4 Credit(s)
CHMY 323 - Organic Chemistry II 4 Credit(s)
GEO 226 - Rocks, Minerals, & Resources 4 Credit(s)
GEO 309 - Sedimentation & Stratigraphy 4 Credit(s)
PHSX 220 - Physics I (With Calculus) 4 Credit(s)
PHSX 222 - Physics II (With Calculus) 4 Credit(s)
PHSX 224 - Physics III 4 Credit(s)

Professional Education Core: 34 Credits

See page 134 for recommended course sequence

EDU 201 - Introduction to Education With Field Experience 4 Credit(s)
EDU 222 - Educational Psychology & Child Development 4 Credit(s)
EDU 306 - School Law & Advocacy for All K -12 Learners 4 Credit(s)
EDU 311 - Cultures, Diversity, & Ethics in Global Education 4 Credit(s)
EDU 382 - Assessment, Curriculum, & Instruction 4 Credit(s)
EDU 444 - Classroom Management in Secondary Schools 4 Credit(s)
EDU 481 - Content Area Literacy 2 Credit(s)
EDU 497S - Methods: 5-12 Science 4 Credit(s)
HEE 340 - Methods of Health Education 4 Credit(s)

Student Teaching: 8 Credits

EDU 495S - Student Teaching: 5 -12 2-15 Credit(s)

Elective: 0 Credits

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

Gen Science Broadfield & Sec Edu Total Credits: 130

Additional General Science Broadfield 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).

EDU 371 Foundations Edu Technology in Secondary Schools is strongly recommended for General Science Broadfield Majors.

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.