Secondary Education Physical Science (For Earth Science Teaching Minor) [BS]

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Physical Science program prepares students to become certified secondary science teachers in Michigan. It combines a comprehensive physical science major with a professional course sequence in teaching pedagogy, providing students with a strong foundation in physical science content and effective teaching methods. The program also includes a minor in Secondary Education Earth Science, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of science education.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Physical Science (accompanying science minor) offers students a path to embark on a fulfilling career as a secondary science teacher.
• Objectives:
• Provide a comprehensive foundation in physical science content and teaching pedagogy.
• Prepare students to effectively instruct students in physics and chemistry from grades 6-12, including Physical Science courses.
• Enable graduates to meet the certification requirements of the Physical Science endorsement (DP) in the State of Michigan.
• Program Description:
• Combines the Physical Science major with the professional course sequence for teacher certification.
• Provides students with broad and in-depth knowledge in physical science, covering topics such as general chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, calculus, physics, astronomy, and modern physics.
• Integrates pedagogical methods and best practices for teaching physical science at the secondary level.

Outline:

Major Requirements (50 hours):

• Chemistry:
• CHEM 121: General Chemistry I
• CHEM 122: General Chemistry I Laboratory
• CHEM 123: General Chemistry II
• CHEM 124: General Chemistry II Laboratory
• CHEM 270: Survey of Organic Chemistry
• CHEM 271: Organic Chemistry Laboratory
• CHEM 283: Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
• CHEM 284: Introduction to Analytical Chemistry Lab
• CHEM 351: Foundations of Biochemistry
• Mathematics:
• MATH 120: Calculus I
• MATH 121: Calculus II
• Physics:
• PHY 223: Mechanics and Sound
• PHY 224: Electricity and Light
• PHY 370: Introduction to Modern Physics
• PHY 372: Modern Physics Laboratory
• Electives:
• Choose one from:
• ASTR 315: Observational Astronomy
• PSCI 340: Milestones in Physics and Astronomy
• Choose one from:
• CHEM 406: The Nature of Science
• PHY 406: Ethical Issues in Physics
• Choose one from:
• BIOT 403: Methods for Teaching Secondary Biology
• CHEM 325: Methodology for Secondary Chemistry Teachers
• ESSC 347: Methods for Teaching Secondary Earth Science
• PHY 325: Methods of Teaching the Physical Sciences

Minor Requirement:

• Secondary Education Earth Science Minor

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