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Mar 07, 2026
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2026-2027 University Catalog
Secondary Education & Teaching, Earth Science Concentration, Certification in Grades 6-12, B.S.
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Aligned with Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
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Candidates are able to apply critical concepts and principles of learner development, learning differences, and creating safe and supportive learning environments in order to work effectively with diverse P-12 students and their families. (CAEP Standard R1.1 The Learner and Learning)
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Candidates know central concepts of their content area and are able to apply the content in developing equitable and inclusive learning experiences for diverse P-12 students. (CAEP Standard R1.2 Content )
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Candidates are able to assess, plan for instruction, and utilize a variety of instructional strategies to provide equitable and inclusive learning experiences for diverse P-12 students. Candidates model and apply national or state approved technology standards to engage and improve learning for all students. (CAEP R1.3 Instructional Practice)
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Candidates engage in professional learning, act ethically, take responsibility for student learning, and collaborate with others to work effectively with diverse P-12 students and their families. (CAEP R1.4 Professional Responsibility)
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Requirements for Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education
Certification in Grades 6 - 12
The curricula in secondary education have five components:
- general education,
- focus area(s),
- knowledge of the learner and the learning environment,
- methodology and teaching, and
- special education.
Secondary Teaching (Grades 6 - 12) certification are as offered include:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- English
- Math
- Social Studies
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General Education Requirements
2 Humanities
- Humanities Electives Credits: 6
- ENGL Literature Credits: 3
Social Sciences
- Social Sciences elective Credits: 6
Course Requirements for Major
1 Total Credit Hours Required: 120
- “C” or better required
- Refer to the following sections in the University Catalog for specific courses and university regulations to fulfill General Education Requirements. Catalog sections: General Education Core Requirements and General Education Course Menu.
Non-Coursework
Passing scores on appropriate PRAXIS Exams Minimum grade of “C” and a 2.5 GPA in all courses for certification content area Minimum GPA of 2.5 for all undergraduate coursework Four Year Plan of Study
The B.S. Secondary Education and Teaching major offers an opportunity to earn a concentration in Secondary Earth Science Certification Grades 6 - 12. Understanding Your Degree Program of Study Four Year Plan of Study Key GE - General education M - Major coursework O - Other coursework FE - Free electives RE - Restricted electives UR - University requirements CR - College requirements Program requirements - Some degree programs offer an opportunity to complete a Concentration (C) within the major. Some degree programs require that a Concentration (C) or an Option (OP) be completed as a part of the major. First Year of Enrollment
| First Year | | Code | Course | Credit Hours | | GE | ENGL 1157 English Composition | 3 | | GE | ENGL 1158 or ENGL 1159 English Composition (C grade or better required.) | 3 | | GE-RE | Mathematics - See General Education Menu Recommended: MATH 1125 Applied Algebra1 | 3 | | GE-RE | Mathematics - See General Education Menu Recommended: MATH 1126 Precalculus Trigonometry1 | 3 | | GE-RE | Science - BIOS or Physical Science2 - See General Education Menu 3 Recommended: EES 1000 Dynamic Earth1 | 3 | | O | EES 1001 Dynamic Earth Lab | 1 | | GE-RE | Humanities - See General Education Menu | 3 | | GE-RE | Social Sciences - See General Education Menu 3 | 3 | | GE-RE | Arts - See General Education Menu | 3 | | O | EDUC 1010 Introduction to Teaching | 3 | | O | EDCI 2100 Children and Adolescent Development | 3 | | O-UR | UNIV 1001 University Success | 1 | | Total hours - Year One: 32 Non-Coursework degree requirements: Passing scores on appropriate PRAXIS Exams Minimum grade of “C” and a 2.5 GPA in all courses for certification content area Minimum GPA of 2.5 for all undergraduate coursework | - General Education note: The General Education requirement may be met by completing other courses on the Gen Ed menu; however, Recommended courses must be completed to meet degree requirements if not completed as general education requirements and may be prerequisites for other required courses in the degree program.
- The 9-hour General Education Science requirement includes a 6-hour sequence in one science selected from BIOS, CHEM, EES, and PHYS. 3 hours of the 9-hour requirement must be BIOS.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Second Year of Enrollment
| Second Year | | Code | Course | Credit Hours | | GE | Humanities - Literature - See General Education Menu | 3 | | GE-RE | Science - Biology2 - See General Education Menu Recommended: BIOS 10731 | 3 | | O | BIOS 1071 Biology I Lab | 1 | | O | BIOS 1083 Biology II | 3 | | O | CHEM 1017 General Chemistry I | 3 | | GE-RE | Science - Physical Science2 - See General Education Menu 3 Recommended: EES 1002 Introduction to Environmental Science1 | 3 | | O | EES elective (1000+)- | 3 | | O | EES 2004 Earth & Environmental Thru Time | 3 | | O | EES 2005 Earth & Environmental Thru Time Lab | 1 | | O | EDHS 1110 Personal Health & Wellness | 3 | | O | EDSP 3612 Intro to SPED Prin, Procedures & Pract | 3 | | O | EDUC 2206 Intro to Technology in the Classroom | 3 | | Total Hours - Year Two: 32 Non-Coursework degree requirements: Passing scores on appropriate PRAXIS Exams Minimum grade of “C” and a 2.5 GPA in all courses for certification content area Minimum GPA of 2.5 for all undergraduate coursework | - General Education note: The General Education requirement may be met by completing other courses on the Gen Ed menu; however, Recommended courses must be completed to meet degree requirements if not completed as general education requirements and may be prerequisites for other required courses in the degree program.
- The 9-hour General Education Science requirement includes a 6-hour sequence in one science selected from BIOS, CHEM, EES, and PHYS. 3 hours of the 9-hour requirement must be BIOS.
Third Year of Enrollment
| Year Three | | Code | Course | Credit Hours | | GE-RE | Humanities - See General Education Menu | 3 | | GE-RE | Social Sciences - See General Education Menu 3 | 3 | | O | EES 2051 Geomorphology | 3 | | O | EES 2700 Earth Materials | 3 | | O | EES elective (3000+)- | 3 | | O | EES 4550 Coastal Geomorphology | 3 | | O | PHYS 1031 General Physics I | 3 | | M | EDUC 3130-Literacy Instruction for Learners with Dyslexia and Diverse Needs | 3 | | M | EDCI 4250 Mat & Meth in Secondary Science | 3 | | M | EDCI 4425 Mat & Meth for Teaching Eng as Sec Lang | 3 | | M | EDUC 3110 Behavior Support & Class Management | 3 | | Total hours - Year Three: 33 Non-Coursework degree requirements: Passing scores on appropriate PRAXIS Exams Minimum grade of “C” and a 2.5 GPA in all courses for certification content area Minimum GPA of 2.5 for all undergraduate coursework | - General Education note: The General Education requirement may be met by completing other courses on the Gen Ed menu; however, Recommended courses must be completed to meet degree requirements if not completed as general education requirements and may be prerequisites for other required courses in the degree program.
- The 9-hour General Education Science requirement includes a 6-hour sequence in one science selected from BIOS, CHEM, EES, and PHYS. 3 hours of the 9-hour requirement must be BIOS.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Fourth Year of Enrollment
| Year Four | | Code | Course | Credit Hours | | M | EDCI 4432 - Disciplinary Literacy | 3 | | M | EDCI 4620 Multicultural Education | 3 | | M | EDUC 4911 Residency I | 6 | | M | EDUC 4912 Residency II | 9 | | M | EDUC 4000 Meeting the Needs of all Learners | 3 | | Year Four - Total Hours: 24 Non-Coursework degree requirements: Passing scores on appropriate PRAXIS Exams Minimum grade of “C” and a 2.5 GPA in all courses for certification content area Minimum GPA of 2.5 for all undergraduate coursework | | Total degree hours: 120 | Total Credit Hours Required: 120
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