Feb 02, 2026

2025-2026 University Catalog Spring Version

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2025-2026 University Catalog Spring Version

Secondary Education - Physical Science, B.S

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General Education Cirriculum

GEC Requirement for Secondary Education Majors

CHY 111 - General Chemistry I 4 credits
SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology 3 credits
MAT 201 - Probability and Statistics I 3 credits

Professional Education - 42 Credit Hours

EDU 152 - Introduction to Education 3 credits
EDU 153 - Social Foundations of Education in a Diverse World 3 credits
EDU 210 - Introduction to Pedagogy 3 credits
EDU 261 - Educational Technology in the Classroom 3 credits
EDU 287 - Teaching Students with Special Needs in Inclusive Classrooms 3 credits
OR SED 287 Teaching Students with Special Needs in Inclusive Classrooms 3 credits
EDU 302 - Teaching & Learning in a Proficiency-Based System 3 credits
EDU 305 - Designing and Maintaining Effective Learning Environments 3 credits
EDU 348 - Secondary Methods of Instruction in Science 3 credits
EDU 364 - Foundations of K-12 Content-Area Literacy 3 credits
EDU 395 - Practicum in Education 3 credits
EDU 495 - Student Teaching 12 credits

Physical Science Concentration - 31-32 Credit Hours

CHY 122 - General Chemistry II 4 credits
GEY 112 - Fundamentals of Geology 4 credits
PHY 153 - General Physics I 4 credits
PHY 154 - General Physics II 4 credits
ENV 110 - Introduction to Environmental Science 3 credits

Physical Science Electives

Select an additional 12 credits from the following content areas:

*Chemistry (CHY)

*Geology (GEY)

*Environmental Science (ENV)

Select general electives to bring total earned hours to 120

Total credits required for degree: 120

*Minimum cumulative GPA for graduation: 3.0

*Cumulative GPA in major and concentration: 3.0

*Cumulative GPA in professional education sequence: 3.0

*Minimum cumulative GPA for student teaching: 3.0

*Student must hold current First Aid/CPR Certification*