Bachelor of Science in Integrated Science Secondary Education
Students wanting to obtain a DQ (7-12) Secondary Science Certification will need to take and pass the following MTTC Tests
- #138 (7-12) Science
- #136 (7-12) Professional Knowledge and Skills
Outcomes
Students will be able to apply their understanding of evidence-based instructional strategies to plan, differentiate, and lead instruction that engages all learners in any 6-12 Integrated Science classroom.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of science content, and curriculum to support diverse learners in achieving meaningful academic outcomes.
Students will demonstrate an ability to effectively assess student knowledge and use assessment data to guide instruction in any 6-12 Integrated Science classroom.
Students will be able to demonstrate professional responsibility by adhering to ethical standards that consistently exhibit behaviors that promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
Essential Liberal Arts Courses (34 hours)
Required
| AIL100 | AI for Everyone | 3 |
| CCC100 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 |
| CCC102 | Public Speaking | 3 |
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| MATH100 | Mathematics for the Liberal Arts | 4 |
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| MATH101 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 |
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| Scientific Inquiry | 4 |
| T ED400 | Associate Teaching | 10-12 |
T ED400: Certification Path.
Great Conversation Series
Required
| GCON110 | Great Conversation: The Meaning of Life | 3 |
| GCON120 | Great Conversation: Western Civilization | 3 |
| GCON130 | GCON130 - Great Conversation: Global Civilization | 3 |
| GCON140 | GCON140 - Great Conversation: Art | 3 |
| GCON150 | GCON150 - Great Conversation: What It Means to Be A U.S. Citizen | 3 |
Professional Education Sequence
Secondary Professional Education Sequence
*Candidates may earn a Bachelor of Arts or Science (depending on the major chosen). Total credit amounts will vary depending on the major/minor completed.
Level One Core (19 hours)
Level Two Core (19 hours)
(Must be admitted to Level 2 prior to enrolling)
| T ED330 | Teaching Learning Process - Secondary and K-12 | 3 |
| T ED330L | Clinical Experience | 1 |
| T ED345 | Secondary Methods and Materials | 3 |
| T ED345L | Clinical Experience | 1 |
*All Secondary Majors will complete
| T ED346 | Literacy in Content Areas | 3 |
| T ED302 | Engineering for High School Teachers | 3 |
| T ED409 | Online Learning and Technology Applications | 2 |
| T ED410 | Social and Emotional Health and Learning | 3 |
Level Three Core (16 hours)
| T ED400 | Associate Teaching | 10-12 |
| T ED407 | Classroom Assessment and Evaluation | 2 |
| T ED444 | Associate Teaching Seminar | 2 |
Biology Group Core (19 hours)
Required
Chemistry Group Core (12 hours)
Required
| CHEM105 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM106 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM117 | Introductory Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| CHEM118 | Introductory Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
| CHEM224 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM226 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
Geology Group Core (14 hours)
Required
Mathematics Group Core (3-4 hours)
Required
Physics Group Core (12 hours)
Required
Secondary Education Comprehensive Group Major (60-61 hours)
(With a comprehensive group major, secondary certification does not require an additional minor)
Four Year Plan
Fall - First Year
| CCC100 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 |
| MATH101 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 |
| T ED240 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| BIOL131 | General Biology I - Molecules and Cells | 4 |
| BIOL131L | General Biology Lab I | 0 |
GCON
| Great Conversation | 3 |
Spring - First Year
| CCC102 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| T ED204 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| T ED109 | Introduction to Educational Technology | 2 |
| BIOL132 | General Biology II - Organismal Biology | 4 |
GCON
| Great Conversation | 3 |
Fall - Second Year
Spring - Second Year
| T ED330 | Teaching Learning Process - Secondary and K-12 | 3 |
| T ED330L | Clinical Experience | 1 |
| BIOL212 | Vertebrate Zoology | 4 |
| BIOL212L | Vertebrate Zoology Lab | 0 |
| CHEM106 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM118 | Introductory Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
GCON
| Great Conversation | 3 |
Fall - Third Year
| T ED410 | Social and Emotional Health and Learning | 3 |
| T ED217W | Adolescent Development | 3 |
| T ED217L | Clinical Experience | 1 |
| MATH115 | Pre-Calculus Mathematics | 4 |
| T ED346 | Literacy in Content Areas | 3 |
GCON
| Great Conversation | 3 |
Spring - Third Year
| T ED409 | Online Learning and Technology Applications | 2 |
| BIOL221 | Principles of Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL223 | Genetics Laboratory | 1 |
| ESS110 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
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| GEOL101 | Physical Geology | 4 |
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| GEOL101-L | Physical Geology Lab | 0 |
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| GEOL107 | Geology of National Parks | 4 |
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| GEOL107L | Geology of National Parks Lab | 0 |
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GCON
| Great Conversation | 3 |
Fall - Fourth Year
| T ED345 | Secondary Methods and Materials | 3 |
| BIOL401 | Senior Seminar | 2 |
| T ED312 | Human Anatomy & Physiology for Teachers | 3 |
| T ED313 | Human Anatomy & Physiology for Teachers Lab | 1 |
| PHYS101 | Introductory Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS103 | Introductory Physics I Lab | 1 |
| BIOL375 | Animal Behavior & Communication | 4 |
Spring - Fourth Year
Fall - Fifth Year
| T ED400 | Associate Teaching | 10-12 |
| T ED407 | Classroom Assessment and Evaluation | 2 |
| T ED444 | Associate Teaching Seminar | 2 |