Earth Sciences, B.S. (Certifiable for secondary teaching)
A minor is not required with this major.
Major Requirements (31 Credits)
Earth Science Core (27-28 credits)
In addition the following is required:
AST 278 Observational Astronomy - 4 credits
Or
GSCI 290 Field Methods in Geology - 3 credits
and 3 to 4 credits of GSCI/AST electives at 300-level or above to reach 31 credits as approved by the faculty advisor.
Science Related Requirements (22 credits)
| CHEM 161 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 162 | General Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 260 | Foundations of Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 201 | Foundations of Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS 121 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 122 | General Physics II | 4 |
| SCI 420 | History and Nature of Science | 3 |
| SCI 414 | Interdisciplinary Science, Practices, and Pedagogy | 3 |
Math Requirements (7 credits)
Related Requirements
EDF 215: This course may be double counted in general education, study area 3
Professional Education (27 credits)
| EDTE 316 | Principles of Learning in Diverse Settings (Secondary) | 4 |
| SPED 315 | Introduction to Educating Learners with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| EDSC 425 | Multicultural, Interdisciplinary Teaching at the Secondary Level | 3 |
| EDSC 435 | Secondary Education Student Teaching | 9 |
| LLA 440 | Literacy instruction in the Secondary School | 3 |
| SCI 417 | Science Methods in Secondary School | 3 |
| SCI 418 | Fieldwork in Secondary Science Education | 1 |
| SCI 419 | Student Teaching Seminar | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: 120