Composite in Science Education B.S.Ed.
Required credits to graduate with this degree: 137
A minor is not required with this major program. Teacher certification also requires completion of EDUC 484 and EDUC 426, and the secondary education core required for teacher certification. Completion of this program qualifies graduates for certification to teach all sciences, grades 7-12, in North Dakota and for biology or life science licensure, grades 5-12, in Minnesota. A capstone laboratory or non-laboratory project (SCNC 480) is required.
Composite in Science Education majors must complete 36 hours of essential studies. The following Essential Studies courses require a minimum grade of "C": COMM 110, ENGL 110, ENGL 120 or ENGL 125, GEOG 103, MATH 103, MATH 105 and PSYC 111.
A list of approved essential studies courses is available here.
Content Area Student Learning Outcomes:
- SLO 1: Students will acquire a content knowledge commensurate with career goals.
- SLO 2: Students will communicate scientific information both orally and in writing.
- SLO 3: Students will apply quantitative or qualitative theories of science to a broad variety of biological problems including an experimental component.
- SLO 4: Students will construct and critically analyze scientific arguments.
Secondary Professional Education SLO's and Requirements
Criteria for Admission, Continuance, and Exiting the Teacher Education Program
Requirements
Core Courses
Biology Specialization
*No minor required
Chemistry Specialization
A cumulative GPA of 2.75 must be earned in teaching major, minor, and professional education courses. A grade of “C” or better is required for all professional and methods education courses, excluding EDUC 250 where a “B” is required.