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

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
AIL100AI for Everyone

3

CCC100Introduction to College Writing

3

CCC102Public Speaking

3

 

MATH100Mathematics for the Liberal Arts

4

Or

MATH101Intermediate Algebra

4

 

XXXX
Scientific Inquiry

4

T ED400Associate Teaching

10-12

T ED400: Certification Path.

Great Conversation Series

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
GCON110Great Conversation: The Meaning of Life

3

GCON120Great Conversation: Western Civilization

3

GCON130GCON130 - Great Conversation: Global Civilization

3

GCON140GCON140 - Great Conversation: Art

3

GCON150GCON150 - 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)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
T ED109Introduction to Educational Technology

2

T ED204Educational Psychology

3

T ED205Educ Exceptional Students

3

T ED205LClinical Experience

1

T ED217Adolescent Development

3

T ED217LClinical Experience

1

T ED242Multicultural Education in the 21st Century

3

 

T ED240Foundations of Education

3

Or

T ED229Classroom Management

3

Level Two Core (19 hours)

(Must be admitted to Level 2 prior to enrolling)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
T ED330Teaching Learning Process - Secondary and K-12

3

T ED330LClinical Experience

1

T ED345Secondary Methods and Materials

3

T ED345LClinical Experience

1

*All Secondary Majors will complete

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
T ED346Literacy in Content Areas

3

T ED302Engineering for High School Teachers

3

T ED409Online Learning and Technology Applications

2

T ED410Social and Emotional Health and Learning

3

Level Three Core (16 hours)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
T ED400Associate Teaching

10-12

T ED407Classroom Assessment and Evaluation

2

T ED444Associate Teaching Seminar

2

Biology Group Core (19 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
BIOL131General Biology I - Molecules and Cells

4

BIOL131LGeneral Biology Lab I

0

BIOL132General Biology II - Organismal Biology

4

BIOL132LGeneral Biology II Lab

0

BIOL217Principles of Ecology

3

BIOL221Principles of Genetics

3

BIOL223Genetics Laboratory

1

BIOL375Animal Behavior & Communication

4

Chemistry Group Core (12 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CHEM105General Chemistry I

3

CHEM106General Chemistry II

3

CHEM117Introductory Chemistry Laboratory I

1

CHEM118Introductory Chemistry Laboratory II

1

CHEM224Organic Chemistry I

3

CHEM226Organic Chemistry Laboratory I

1

Geology Group Core (14 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
GEOL101Physical Geology

4

GEOL101-LPhysical Geology Lab

0

Or

GEOL107Geology of National Parks

4

GEOL107LGeology of National Parks Lab

0

 

GEOL102Historical Geology

4

ESS110Introduction to Environmental Science

3

ESS201Weather and Climate

3

Mathematics Group Core (3-4 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
MATH115Pre-Calculus Mathematics

4

Physics Group Core (12 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
PHYS101Introductory Physics I

3

PHYS102Introductory Physics II

3

PHYS103Introductory Physics I Lab

1

PHYS104Introductory Physics II Lab

1

PHYS109Introductory Astronomy

4

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

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CCC100Introduction to College Writing

3

MATH101Intermediate Algebra

4

T ED240Foundations of Education

3

BIOL131General Biology I - Molecules and Cells

4

BIOL131LGeneral Biology Lab I

0

GCON
Great Conversation

3

Spring - First Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CCC102Public Speaking

3

T ED204Educational Psychology

3

T ED109Introduction to Educational Technology

2

BIOL132General Biology II - Organismal Biology

4

GCON
Great Conversation

3

Fall - Second Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
T ED205Educ Exceptional Students

3

T ED205LClinical Experience

1

T ED242Multicultural Education in the 21st Century

3

BIOL217Principles of Ecology

3

BIOL218Ecology Laboratory

1

CHEM105General Chemistry I

3

CHEM117Introductory Chemistry Laboratory I

1

Spring - Second Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
T ED330Teaching Learning Process - Secondary and K-12

3

T ED330LClinical Experience

1

BIOL212Vertebrate Zoology

4

BIOL212LVertebrate Zoology Lab

0

CHEM106General Chemistry II

3

CHEM118Introductory Chemistry Laboratory II

1

GCON
Great Conversation

3

Fall - Third Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
T ED410Social and Emotional Health and Learning

3

T ED217WAdolescent Development

3

T ED217LClinical Experience

1

MATH115Pre-Calculus Mathematics

4

T ED346Literacy in Content Areas

3

GCON
Great Conversation

3

Spring - Third Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
T ED409Online Learning and Technology Applications

2

BIOL221Principles of Genetics

3

BIOL223Genetics Laboratory

1

ESS110Introduction to Environmental Science

3

 

GEOL101Physical Geology

4

And

GEOL101-LPhysical Geology Lab

0

 

Or

 

GEOL107Geology of National Parks

4

And

GEOL107LGeology of National Parks Lab

0

 

GCON
Great Conversation

3

Fall - Fourth Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
T ED345Secondary Methods and Materials

3

BIOL401Senior Seminar

2

T ED312Human Anatomy & Physiology for Teachers

3

T ED313Human Anatomy & Physiology for Teachers Lab

1

PHYS101Introductory Physics I

3

PHYS103Introductory Physics I Lab

1

BIOL375Animal Behavior & Communication

4

Spring - Fourth Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
GEOL102Historical Geology

4

ESS201Weather and Climate

3

PHYS102Introductory Physics II

3

PHYS104Introductory Physics II Lab

1

PHYS109Introductory Astronomy

4

PHYS109LIntroductory Astronomy Lab

0

Fall - Fifth Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
T ED400Associate Teaching

10-12

T ED407Classroom Assessment and Evaluation

2

T ED444Associate Teaching Seminar

2