Broad Field Science Major (M)
The Broad Field Science Education major consists of a combination of the Natural Sciences major from the School of Arts and Sciences along with a Secondary Education major. Completers of this program will be licensed to teach all areas of science in grades 4 to 12. Students can select from three different emphases - Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Learner Development: The teacher understands how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences (Human Relations, Pedagogical Knowledge)
2. Learning Differences : The teacher uses understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards. (Human Relations, Pedagogical Knowledge)
3. Learning Environments: The teacher works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation. (Teaching Practice, Human Relations)
4. Content Knowledge: The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and creates learning experiences that make these aspects of the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content. (Content Knowledge)
5. Application of Content: The teacher understands how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues.
6. Assessment Strategies: The teacher understands and uses multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to guide the teacher’s and learner’s decision making. (Content Knowledge, Pedagogical Knowledge)
7. Planning for Instruction: The teacher plans instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross-disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and the community context. (Content Knowledge, Pedagogical Knowledge)
8. Instructional Strategies: The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways. (Pedagogical Knowledge, Communication Skills, Teaching Practice)
9. Professional Learning and Ethical Practice: The teacher engages in ongoing professional learning and uses evidence to continually evaluate his/her practice, particularly the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (learners, families, other professionals, and the community), and adapts practice to meet the needs of each learner.
10. Leadership and Collaboration: The teacher seeks appropriate leadership roles and opportunities to take responsibility for student learning, to collaborate with learners, families, colleagues, other school professionals, and community members to ensure learner growth, and to advance the profession.
11. Character/Faith Development: All teachers model a value system which emphasizes moral and ethical character. Teachers in Christian schools integrate faith and learning while modeling Christian mission and service with a biblical worldview. Lutheran teachers adhere to the doctrine and practice of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. (Human Relations, Professional Dispositions, Content Knowledge)
NOTE: All licensable majors and minors require that students pass applicable content examinations for licensure in the state of Wisconsin.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 45 - 48 | |
| Secondary Curriculum | 31 - 37 | |
| Major Subject Area | 53 | |
| Total Hours | 129-138 | |
NOTE: Check with the Chair of the Secondary Education Department for possible changes in this major.
Core Curriculum - 45-48 Credits
Concordia Common Core
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Theology - Public Education | ||
| REL 100 | The Bible | 3 |
| REL 110 | Christian Faith | 3 |
| Theology - Lutheran (LTD) & Christian (CTC) | ||
| REL 201 | Old Testament | 3 |
| REL 203 | New Testament | 3 |
| REL 204 | Biblical Theology | 3 |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CCE 130 | Christian Citizen | 3 |
| CCE 140 | Science & Humanity | 3 |
| CCE 110 | Western Culture & Worldview | 3 |
| CCE 120 | Western Thought & Worldview | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Dimensions | ||
| ENG 104 | Introduction to Writing | 3 |
| COMM 105 | Public Speaking (or a Language course) | 3 |
| or COMM 201 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| Faith and Life Elective: Any course with REL prefix other than REL 100, 110, 201, 203, 204 | 3 | |
| ED 1102 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| HHP 100 | Stewardship of the Body | 1 |
| HHP Activity Course | 1 | |
| Human Creativity and Expression: Art, Music, Theater, Literature or Graphic Design activity course | 3 | |
| MATH 205 | Statistics I ((Stats 1 for Biology Emphasis or College Algebra for Chemistry/Physcis emphasis)) | 3 |
| or MATH 128 | College Algebra | |
| BIO 141 | General Biology I | 4 |
| ED 1103 | Human Relations for Teachers (register with ED 1212) | 3 |
| Note: Two CUW - approved writing intensive courses are required for graduation. Other Electives if under 120 credits: | 3-6 | |
SECONDARY CURRICULUM - 31 - 37 credits
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Field Experience (clincial experiences are graded as pass/fail) | ||
| ED 1211 | Discovery Clinical | 0 |
| ED 1212 | Cultural Clinical | 0 |
| ED 1213 | Special Education Clinical | 0 |
| Education Seminars (seminars are graded as pass/fail) | ||
| ED 1000 | Orientation Seminar | 0 |
| ED 2000 | UDS Seminar | 0 |
| ED 3000 | Student Teaching Seminar | 0 |
| Theoretical & Practical Components | ||
| ED 1230 | Nature of the Exceptional Child (register with ED 1213) | 3 |
| ED 1275 | Human Learning (register with ED 1211) | 3 |
| ED 3318 | The Art & Science of Planning 2 | 3 |
| ED 4337 | The Art and Science of Assessment 2,3 | 3 |
| ED 4339 | The Art and Science of Instruction 2,3 | 3 |
| ED 4411 | The Profession and Ethics of Teaching 2 | 3 |
| Student Teaching Component (Take these courses in the same semester) | ||
| ED 4414 | Portfolio Completion-Secondary 2 | 1 |
| ED 4433 & ED 4434 | Secondary Ed Student Teaching 1 and Secondary Ed Student Teaching 2 2 | 12 |
| Lutheran (LCMS Members) Teacher Diploma Requirements | ||
| ED 2306 | Teaching the Faith | 3 |
| REL 404 | Lutheran Confessions | 3 |
| Christian Teacher Certification Requirements | ||
| ED 2306 | Teaching the Faith | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Lutheran Confessions | ||
| Law and Gospel in the Life of the Church | ||
| A Survey of Christian Thought | ||
| Christian Apologetics | ||
| Christ and Culture | ||
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ED4337, ED4339, and ED4376 are taken concurrently during the Fall prior to student teaching.
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Course requires Upper Division Status.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| General Biology I (Science with a Lab) | ||
| Statistics I (MATH 205 for Biology Emphasis; MATH 128 for Chemistry/Physics Emphases) | ||
or MATH 128 | College Algebra | |
| Public Speaking (Communication) | ||
or COMM 201 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| Introduction to Writing | ||
| Courses Required for Secondary Education Students | ||
| Foundations of Education (Core Human Beings & Being Human requirement) | ||
| Human Relations for Teachers (Core Society and Culture requirement) | ||
| Curriculum & Methods in Science & Environment | ||
| Major Requirements | 23 | |
| General Biology I (taken in core) | ||
| BIO 142 | General Biology II | 4 |
| CHEM 141 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 142 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| PHYS 151 | General Physics I | 4 |
| or PHYS 171 | University Physics I | |
| PHYS 152 | General Physics II | 4 |
| or PHYS 172 | University Physics II | |
| SCI 275 | Cosmogony | 3 |
| Choose one environmentally-focused class | 3-4 | |
| Choose one of the following emphases: | 9-17 | |
| Major Electives | 7-15 | |
| Total Hours | 51 | |
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Requires Upper Division Status
Environmentally-Focused Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 156 | Environmental Science | 3-4 |
| or PHYS 108 | Introductory Astronomy | |
| or SCI 195 | Meteorology | |
| or SCI 235 | Earth Science | |
| or SCI 246 | Oceanography | |
Emphasis in Biology
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Statistics I (taken in core) | ||
| BIO 146 | Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology (If BIO 191 is chosen, BIO 192 must be selected as a major elective) | 4 |
| or BIO 191 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | |
| BIO 244 | Botany | 4 |
| BIO 260 | Biology of Microorganisms | 4 |
| BIO 348 | Genetics | 4 |
| BIO 490 | Biology Senior Seminar (fall semester) | 1 |
| Total Hours | 17 | |
Emphasis in Chemistry
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| College Algebra (taken in core) | ||
| CHEM 241 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 242 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 225 | Analytical Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 425 | Biochemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 491 | Chemistry Senior Seminar I | 1 |
| Total Hours | 17 | |
Emphasis in Physics
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| College Algebra (taken in core) | ||
| Introductory Astronomy (must be selected as environmentally-focused course) | ||
| University Physics I (must be selected as major requirement) | ||
| University Physics II (must be selected as major requirement) | ||
| MATH 201 | Calculus I (must be taken before PHYS 171) | 4 |
| MATH 202 | Calculus II | 4 |
| CHEM 491 | Chemistry Senior Seminar I | 1 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Major Electives
7 elective credits are required for the biology/chemistry emphases, 15 for the physics emphasis. Major electives can be selected from any courses in the other emphases (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), additional courses from the environmentally-focused category, or selected from the following (prerequisites may apply):
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 235 | Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
| BIO 192 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BIO 240 | Zoology | 4 |
| BIO 321 | Cell Biology | 4 |
| BIO 367 | Ecology of the Tropics | 3 |
| BIO 368 | Ecology of the Tropics-Lab | 1 |
| BIO 410 | Ecology | 4 |
| Other courses approved by the chair of the Department of Life and Earth Sciences | ||