Secondary Education with a Concentration in Physical Sciences, B.S. in Education
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Curriculum
Recommended Schedule
A recommended course sequence for Secondary Education B.S.E. with a Concentration in Physical Sciences is provided for students as guidance to complete their major in four years.
Core Curriculum (33-46)
English (3-8 credits)
Refer to the English section of the Core Curriculum
Study and Technology Skills (0-3 credits)
Refer to the Study and Technology Skills section of the Core Curriculum
Mathematics (4-6 credits)
Natural Sciences (8 credits)
Social Sciences (3 credits)
Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum.
Fine Arts (3 credits)
Refer to the Fine Arts sections of the Core Curriculum
Humanities (6 credits)
| EDU 250 | Foundations of Education | 3.00 |
| | Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum | 3.00 |
Constitution (3-6 credits)
Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum
Cultural Diversity (3 credits)
| EDU 280 | Valuing Cultural Diversity | 3.00 |
Major Requirement (83)
Physical Science Courses (30 credits)
| PHYS 151A | General Physics I - Lecture | 3.00 |
| PHYS 151L | General Physics I Laboratory | 1.00 |
| PHYS 152A | General Physics II - Lecture | 3.00 |
| PHYS 152L | General Physics II Laboratory | 1.00 |
| CHEM 241 | Organic Chemistry I | 3.00 |
| CHEM 241L | Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences Laboratory I | 1.00 |
| CHEM 242 | Organic Chemistry II | 3.00 |
| CHEM 242L | Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences Laboratory II | 1.00 |
| GEOL 101A | Exploring Planet Earth Lecture | 3.00 |
| GEOL 101L | Exploring Planet Earth Laboratory | 1.00 |
| ENV 101 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3.00 |
| AST 104 | Introductory Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies | 3.00 |
| AST 105 | Introductory Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies Laboratory | 1.00 |
| GEOG 117 | Meteorology/Climatology. | 3.00 |
Related Physical Science Core Courses (11 credits)
Select courses from the following:
Secondary Education Courses (42 credits)
| EDRL 471 | Theory and Practice for Academic English Language Development | 3.00 |
| EDRL 474 | Methods and Curriculum for Teaching English Language | 3.00 |
| EDRL 475 | Assessment and Evaluation English Language Learners | 3.00 |
| EDSP 411 | Student with Disabilities in General Education Settings | 3.00 |
| EDSP 432 | Parent Involvement and Family Engagement for Students with/without Disabilities | 3.00 |
| EDU 220 | Principles Of Educational Psychology | 3.00 |
Select one course from the following:
| EDU 214 | Preparing Teachers to Use Technology | 3.00 |
| EDUC 399 | Foundations of Educational Technology | 3.00 |
The following courses require program admission:
| EDRL 477 | Policies, Critical Issues and Best Practices for ELLS - Practicum | 3.00 |
| EDSC 325 | Differentiated Instruction and Assessment for Diverse Learners | 3.00 |
| EDSC 463 | Teaching Secondary Science | 3.00 |
Student Teaching
| EDSC 483 | Secondary Supervised Teaching Internship | 9.00-12.00 |
| EDU 283 | Community and Advocacy in Education | 3.00 |
Summary of Credits Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Education, Secondary Education in Physical Science
Core Curriculum
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33-46
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Major Core Requirements
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83
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Electives
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0-4
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Total Credits
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120
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