Earth and Space Science - Teaching Option

General Education - Core

ASTR 111 — Planetary Science

3

BIOL 155 — Introduction to Environmental Science

3

EDF 211 — Human Growth and Development

3

MATH 174 — Pre-Calculus Mathematics or higher

3

SCI 497C — Senior Seminar in Physical Science Education and

2

SCI 499C — Senior Thesis II

1

General Education Core Total

36

Program Requirements

ASTR 112 — Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology

3

CHEM 111 — Principles of Chemistry I

4

EDF 207 — Foundations of Education

3

EDF 311 — Learning Theories and Assessment in Education

3

EDSE 312 — Educational Methods and Technology

3

EDSE 416 — Clinical Practice

12

EDSE 483 — Classroom Organization and Mngt. for Secondary Teachers

3

EDSP 230 — Education of Exceptional Children

3

ESS 108/ESS 108L — Physical Geology

4

ESS 201/201L — Historical Geology

3

ESS 303 — Planetary Geology

3

ESS 325 — Earth Structure and Tectonics

4

ESS 340 — Oceans & Atmospheres

3

ESS 350 — Geomorphology

3

ESS 440 — Biogeochemical Cycles

3

 

 

 

 

PHYS 201 — Elementary Physics I

3

PHYS 201A — Elementary Physics I Laboratory

1

 

 

SCI 402 — Integrated Biology, Mathematics & Physical Science Teaching Methods

3

SCI 403 — Integrated Biology, Mathematics & Science Field Experiences in Teaching

3

Program Requirements Total

67

Supplemental Requirements

ESS Electives

Choose two from the following:

ESS 200, ESS 362, ESS 363, ESS 315, ESS 379, ESS 425

6

ESS 376 — Environmental Geology

3

ASTR 311 — Astrophysics I

3

MATH 353 — Statistics

3

General Electives

2

Supplemental Requirements Total

17

Components of Degree Requirements

General Education (Core, Distribution, Capstone)

36

Program Requirements

67

Prerequisites, Supplements, Special Electives

17

Total Degree Requirements

120

***Acceptance to the Teacher Education Program (described in the College of Education section) is required for students pursuing the Earth & Space Science Teaching Option.