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Bachelor of Science in Science Secondary Education

Requirements for a Major Science Secondary Education (89 credits)

The Major in Science with Secondary Endorsement is designed for students seeking certification to teach science in middle grades (5-9) and/or high school (7-12), or both. Students who pass the Michigan Department of Education Science Secondary Test will receive the Science DQ Endorsement, which is in high demand for job placement in the State of Michigan. The endorsement certifies students to teach general science courses at the middle school level, and also discipline-specific courses in biology, chemistry, Earth science, and physics at the high school level. This major prepares students in both a breadth and depth of science content, as well as in science teaching methods, to prepare preservice teachers for a broad range of teaching opportunities. To be certified, students must complete the science secondary education major with a 3.0 GPA and have an overall GPA of 2.7.

OPTIONAL CONTENT SPECIALIZATIONS

Students Majoring in Science-Secondary Education, have the option to add an emphasis in any of four science content areas, : Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, and Physics. These emphasis programs are designed to prepare the students to teach advanced courses and elective courses in high schools. Students completing the Optional Specializations will take an additional Michigan Department of Education Science Test in their area of specialization. Students Completing the program and passing the test will receive the appropriate additional endorsements on their certificate. Biology (IA), Chemistry (IC), Earth/Space Science (IH), or Physics (IE).

ASSOCIATED PROGRAMS

Secondary Education Major. In order to achieve certification, all students must also complete a major in Secondary Education through the College of Education and Community Innovation (CECI). Together, the two majors meet the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Standards for the Preparation of Teachers of Science (endorsement code DQ). Candidates must also pass the corresponding MTTC tests to earn their teacher certificate and endorsements.

Requirements for the Secondary Education - Core Courses

The Major in Science with Secondary Endorsement must be completed with a GPA of 2.7 to apply for the Teacher Apprenticeship (EDI 331/EDI 332) and Internship (EDI 431/EDI 432) experiences.

All science majors with Secondary Endorsement will complete the following required core courses:

Biology

Chemistry

Earth Science

Physics

Mathematics and Statistics

Science

Capstone

Requirements for Science - Secondary Certification - Biology content specialization emphasis (17 credits)

Majors in Science - Secondary Certification seeking the Biology Content Specialization take all of the core courses plus:

Requirements for Science - Secondary Certification - Chemistry content specialization emphasis (17 credits)

Majors in Science - Secondary Certification seeking the Chemistry Content Specialization take all of the core courses plus:

Requirements for Science - Secondary Certification - Earth and Space Science content specialization emphasis (13 credits)

Majors in Science - Secondary Certification seeking the Earth and Space Science Content Specialization take all of the core courses plus:

Requirements for Science - Secondary Certification - Physics content specialization emphasis (23 credits)

Majors in Science - Secondary Certification seeking the Physics Content Specialization take all of the core courses plus:

Suggested Order of Coursework for a Major in Science - Secondary Certification

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Suggested order of coursework for a Major in Science - Secondary Certification with Biology content specialization emphasis

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Suggested order of coursework for a Major in Science - Secondary Certification with Chemistry content specialization emphasis

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Suggested order of coursework for a Major in Science - Secondary Certification with Earth and Space Science content specialization emphasis

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Suggested order of coursework for a Major in Science - Secondary Certification with Physics content specialization emphasis

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Science Program Description

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