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 TEP Admission processes 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)

Elective:

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

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.