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.

Please see catalog section on applying for admission to the Teacher Educa- tion Program and other program requirements for additional information. For earth science candidates, adding the General Science Broadfield Major is highly 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: Before registering for EDU 371 students must have earned a passing score on the Information & Technology Literacy Exam, or at least a B- on either COMS 115 Computer Basics for Educators (4 credits)
or CAPP 131 Basic Microsoft Office (4 credits).

Students in an internship program (e.g., Class 5 teachers) will substitute EDU 498 Internship for EDU 495. Consult with Post Baccalaureate advisor to determine appropriate number of credits.

Current certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED for adults, children and infants is required for all education majors prior to student teaching. ECP 100 is recommended to fulfill this requirement.