Earth Science, Grades 7-12 Secondary Earth Science Education Content Area

Secondary Earth Science Education Science Core: 39 credits

Earth Science Concentration: 27-28 credits

• ASTR 1010 - Astronomy I (4 credits)

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• ASTR 1020 - Astronomy II (4 credits)

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• GEOG 3060 - Geomorphology (4 credits)
• GEOG 3090 - Meteorology and Climatology (4 credits)
• GEOL 2000 - Earth Materials (4 credits)
• GEOS 4617 - Structural Geology (4 credits)

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• GEOG 3500 - Geographic Information Systems (3 credits)

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• GEOG 4317 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems (3 credits)

Note:

Courses on Teaching Content Area page pertain to Teaching Licensure requirements. Additional major and degree requirements may apply. For major and degree requirements, it is necessary to meet with your major advisor.

Teacher Education Entrance and Exit Requirements

Entrance

• Declaration of Intent Form
• Praxis Core, ACT, or SAT minimal test scores
• 2.75 GPA in 32 General Education credits and overall (see criteria)
• Completed EDFN 2100 and 2300 with “B-” or above
• Background Check completed 4 weeks prior to submitting Teacher Education Application (This must be initiated in Warf-Pickel, 321, or it will NOT be accepted.
• CSCI 1100 or Proficiency Exam
• GPA of 3.0 in all major courses with no more than one course with a grade below “C” (2.0), including any course that has been repeated.
• Admission Board Interview

Entrance to RII

• Praxis II test scores
  • Principles of Learning and Teaching
  • Specialty Area(s)

Exit

• Recommendation for Licensure