Science Education Minor (M)
In physical sciences, you can help your students understand physics and chemistry so they can explore their role in the progress of humankind. You will be able to explain to others the study of matter, energy, and chemical interactions to inspire the use of technology and innovation for good. In life sciences, you will be able to teach about plants, animals, and human beings so students can understand the relationship between the spiritual and physical world and body. You will receive instruction in apologetics and faith integration with a nurturing and experienced faculty and will be able to lead discussions on how empirical knowledge and ideological beliefs interact. You will learn about using technology and science concepts in the classroom. The Science Education Minor includes 18-20 credits and the STEM concentration includes 12 credits.
Curriculum- Minor
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MATH 3130 | Math in the Middle School | 3 |
| Minor Electives | ||
| Choose 4 courses to complete minor; must include at least one life and at least one physical science course. | 15-16 | |
| General Biology I | ||
| General Biology II | ||
| Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| Botany | ||
| Zoology | ||
| Biology of Microorganisms | ||
| Ecology | ||
| Elements of General and Biological Chemistry | ||
| Meteorology | ||
| Environmental Science | ||
| Earth Science | ||
| Oceanography | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| Introductory Astronomy | ||
| Cosmogony | ||
Other approved course | ||
| Total Hours | 18-19 | |
Curriculum- Concentration
STEM Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 3130 | Math in the Middle School | 3 |
| Electives – May not be used to meet the CUW Core requirements. Select three courses with a BIO, CHEM, CSC, ENV, MATH, PHYS, or SCI prefix or ED 3356 STEM: Math in EC (2 cr) and ED 3357 STEM: Science in EC (2 cr). At least one course must be a science course with a lab. | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |