Earth and Space Science Education Major

Completion of the requirements in Earth and Space Science Education certifies the student for teaching in the junior and senior highs schools in Pennsylvania and in other states that have reciprocity agreements with Pennsylvania. In order to receive the degree and certification in Earth and Space Science Education, students must meet all of the requirements outlined below and in the Education Department section of the college catalog. These requirements include passing the PRAXIS I and PRAXIS II examinations in Earth and Space Science Education and successfully completing a student teaching assignment.

Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements

Math 170 Calculus I
Phys 201/203 General Physics I
Phys 202/206 General Physics II
Chem 121/122 General Chemistry I
Chem 222/223 General Chemistry II
Bio 144/145 Ecology & Evolutionary Biology & Lab
Geol 100 Physical Geology
Geol 110 Historical Geology
Geol 211 Mineralogy OR
Geol 213 Petrology
Geol 215 Geomorphology
Easp 103 Oceanography
Easp 104 Meteorology
Easp 118/119 Astronomy & lab
Sci 150 Understanding Science
Hdfr 110 Human Growth and Development
Educ 201 Foundations of Education
Educ 300 Methods of Secondary Education
Sci 307 Methods in Science Education
Educ 302 Education Psychology
Educ 474 Internship in Secondary Education
Educ 475 Student Teaching

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