Academics > Colleges/Schools and Departments > Jesse D. Jones College of Science, Engineering and Technology > Programs > Geosciences > Programs > Earth Science Teacher Certification option
Earth Science Teacher Certification option
Chair: George W. Kipphut.
Faculty: Cetin, Homsey, Hong, Keen-Zebert, Kipphut, Ortman, Wesler, Yorke, Zhang.
TRACK:
Geoscience/Earth Science Option/Secondary Certification (Grades 8-12)
Bachelor of Science Degree
CIP 40.0601
University Studies Requirements....................................44 hrs
(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)
University Studies selections must include:
•Scientific Inquiry, Methodologies, and Quantitative Skills:
GSC 101 The Earth and the Environment2
GSC 102 Earth through Time2
MAT 150 Algebra and Trigonometry
•Global Awareness, Cultural Diversity and the World’s Artistic
Traditions:
GSC 110 World Geography
•Social and Self-Awareness and Responsible Citizenship
EDP 260 Psychology of Human Development
•University Studies Electives:
CSC 199 Introduction to Information Technology1
•Recommended University Studies Elective:
CSC 101 Introduction to Problem Solving Using Computers
Note: Certification requires a grade of B or better in one English composition
course and a C or better in a University Studies math course, public
speaking, and EDU 103 or equivalent course. Additional requirements
for admission to teacher education and student teaching must be met. See
advisor and/or Office of Teacher Education Services for details.
Required Courses..............................................................39 hrs
ARC 150 Introduction to Archaeology
AST 115 Introductory Astronomy
AST 116 Introductory Astronomy Laboratory
GSC 099 Transitions
GSC 125 Weather and Climate2
GSC 202 Introduction to Geographic Information Sciences
GSC 301 Understanding Scientific Communication
GSC 303 Introduction to Water Science
GSC 305 Map Analysis
GSC 336 Principles of Geomorphology
GSC 339 Field Geology
GSC 512 Remote Sensing
GSC 521 Geographic Information Systems
Required Limited Electives.............................................8-9 hrs
Select upper-level courses from the list of approved geology electives
given under the option in environmental geology, below.
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) recommends
a minimum of one course from each of the following three areas,
with total of recommended supplemental science hours to include
no fewer than 16 semester hours.
A. Biology
BIO 101 Biological Concepts
BIO 112 Field Biology
BIO 221 Zoology: Animal Form and Function
BIO 222 Botany: Plant Form and Function
B. Chemistry
CHE 101 Consumer Chemistry
CHE 105 Introductory Chemistry I
CHE 106 Introductory Chemistry II
CHE 201 General College Chemistry
CHE 202 General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis
C. Physics
PHY 235 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion
and
PHY 236 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion Laboratory
PHY 255 Electricity, Magnetism and Light
and
PHY 256 Electricity, Magnetism and Light Laboratory
Required for Secondary Certification.............................32 hrs
EDU 103 Issues and Practices of American Education1
EDU 303 Strategies of Teaching
EDU 403 Structures and Foundations of Education
EDU 405 Evaluation and Measurement in Education
EDU 422 Student Teacher Seminar
SEC 420 Practicum in Secondary Schools
SEC 421 Student Teaching in the Secondary School
SED 300 Educating Students with Disabilities
Total Curriculum Requirements............................123-124 hrs