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Earth Sci 5-12

General

Program Title

Earth Sci 5-12

Degree Designation

BS

Award Type

Baccalaureate

Program Level

Undergraduate

Instruction Mode

On Campus

Program Description

Science Teacher Education. A program that prepares individuals to teach earth and space The Earth and Space Science Teaching (5-12) Education major at St. Cloud State University is interdisciplinary in the College of Science and Engineering and the College of Education and Learning Design. It prepares students to teach Earth and Space Science classes at the high school level or any science class at the middle school level. Associated coursework allows students to develop the skills necessary to create innovative curricula, laboratory exercises, and assignments to engage their future students. During their time in the program, students gain teaching experience by visiting science classrooms while student organizations provide unique education outreach opportunities to work with students while they earn their degree.

Department/Unit(s)

A00036

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Status

Active

Requirements

Free Form Requisites

Program Requirements (99-100 credits)

5-8 General Science Education component (42-43 credits): course; course, course; course, course; course or course; course, course; course, course, course, course, course. 9-12 Earth and Space Science Education component (23 credits), course, course, course, course, course, course; course.

  • To satisfy the upper division writing requirement, students must complete course with a C or better.

Notes

It is essential to see an advisor during the first semester you are enrolled in science courses.

See program website for additional information.

Simple Requisites

Completion requirement
Complete ALL of the following Course Sets:

A State of Minnesota teaching license requires completion of the subject area major (above), completion of the Professional Education Sequence, and passing grades on the appropriate tests and assessment processes required by the State of Minnesota Department of Education.

Degree Maps or Program Completion Plans

Major Code

8141

Program Code

7823