2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog | 20263
Science Education
Programs
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Elementary Education, B.S.
major
Science Endorsement (Teacher Licensure) -
Science Education, B.S.
major
Chemistry Specialty (Teacher Licensure) -
Science Education, B.S.
major
Earth and Space Science Specialty (Teacher Licensure) -
Science Education, B.S.
major
Life Science Specialty (Teacher Licensure) -
Science Education, B.S.
major
Physics Specialty (Teacher Licensure)
While the term "science" is applied generally to the study of natural phenomena, in the Science degree program at ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ it applies to a combined study of the life, earth, and physical sciences in the context of teacher certification for grades 5-8. This "broad science" degree is favored by school districts for their junior high/middle school science positions. Students in the Teacher Licensure Grades 5-12 degree program are also required to select at least one specialty for grades 9-12 from one of the following science areas: Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Life Science, or Physics.
Career Directions
- Middle School Teacher
- Junior High School Teacher
- High School Science Teacher
Preparation
Recommended High School Courses- Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Algebra
Trigonometry