Comprehensive Secondary Science - Teaching B.A.
Comprehensive Secondary Science - Teaching major
The B.A. Comprehensive Secondary Science Teaching major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes UNIFI/General Education requirements, the Professional Experiences requirements, Educator Essentials requirements, and the following specified major requirements, to complete the minimum of 120 hours.
This major is intended for students who wish to teach at the secondary level in all areas of science (biology, chemistry and biochemistry, earth science, and physics). The program will lead to Iowa Department of Education endorsement in Basic Science (5-12), All Science (5-12), and 3 out of the 4 endorsements Biology (5-12), Chemistry (5-12), Earth Science (5-12), and Physics (5-12).
| Required Core | ||
| Biology: | ||
| BIOL 2051 | General Biology: Organismal Diversity | 4 |
| BIOL 2052 | General Biology: Cell Structure and Function | 4 |
| BIOL 3100 | Evolution, Ecology and the Nature of Science | 3 |
| Chemistry and Biochemistry: | ||
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I * | 4 |
| CHEM 1120 | General Chemistry II * | 4 |
| CHEM 2040 | Applied Organic and Biochemistry | 3-4 |
| or CHEM 2210 | Organic Chemistry I | |
| Earth Science: | ||
| EARTHSCI 1100 | Astronomy | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1200 | Elements of Weather | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1300 | Introduction to Geology | 4 |
| Physics: | ||
| PHYSICS 1511 | General Physics I ** | 4 |
| PHYSICS 1512 | General Physics II ** | 4 |
| PHYSICS 4080/5080 | Resources for Teaching Physics | 2 |
| Additional Science Content: | 12-15 | |
| Choose 3 of the 4 required science content areas below, which enables you to complete the requirements for the individual science subject endorsements you choose. If you choose to complete the requirements for all 4 science content areas, work with your advisor. The course or courses you don't complete can be replaced with science content courses in science areas that you choose to add. | ||
| Biology (4 hours): | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Chemistry and Biochemistry (3 hours): | ||
any 2000-level or above course | ||
| Earth Science (6 hours): | ||
| Astronomy Laboratory | ||
| Elements of Weather Laboratory | ||
| Earth History | ||
| Physics (5 hours): | ||
any 2000-level or above course | ||
| Total Hours | 54-58 | |
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Students with excellent preparation in chemistry may substitute CHEM 1130 plus 3 hours of additional credit hours in chemistry electives for CHEM 1110 and CHEM 1120.
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Students with excellent preparation in physics and calculus may substitute PHYSICS 1701 and PHYSICS 1702 for PHYSICS 1511 and PHYSICS 1512.
Professional Experiences
| Required: | ||
| EDUC 2385 | Teaching Methods l: Secondary Science *, ** | 3 |
| EDUC 2485 | Teaching Internship l: Secondary Science | 3 |
| EDUC 3585/5585 | Teaching Methods ll: Secondary Science * | 3 |
| EDUC 3685/5685 | Teaching Internship ll: Secondary Science | 3 |
| EDUC 4138 | Secondary School Teaching | 12 |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
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A grade of C (2.00) or higher is required for all Methods courses.
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Comprehensive Secondary Science Teaching majors can count EDUC 2385 Teaching Methods l: Secondary Science for category 5 of Educator Essentials.
For completion of this major the grade point average in each of the four science disciplines must be a minimum of 2.00, with a 2.50 GPA in the major as a whole.
Elective courses must be ones that count toward the major in the discipline or be approved for this use by the department offering the course.
Notes:
- Students with sufficient high school preparation may be allowed to omit some introductory courses and substitute other courses from the same department.
- The mathematics prerequisite for one or more of the above courses is a working knowledge of algebra and trigonometry or MATH 1140.
Educator Essentials
| Required: * | ||
| Select one of the following in each category: | ||
| Category 1: The Learner | 3 | |
| Reflections on Learning | ||
| Development and Learning in Sociocultural Contexts | ||
| Creativity and Higher Order Thinking in the Classroom | ||
| Rethinking the Learning Society: Education and Its Future(s) | ||
| Category 2: Social Contexts of Learning | 3 | |
| Social & Cultural Foundations of Education | ||
| A Modern History of Education in the United States | ||
| Education Policy and Politics of Education | ||
| Language Today | ||
| Category 3: Education for All | 3 | |
| Adapted Physical Education | ||
| Education, Power, and Change | ||
| Social Movements and Education | ||
| Interdisciplinary and Intersectional Study of Education for All | ||
| Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in Classrooms | ||
| Content Area Strategies for English Language Learners | ||
| Category 4: The Classroom Environment | 3 | |
| Deeper Motivation and the Highly Engaged Classroom | ||
| Level Up: Gamified Learning Environments | ||
| Early Childhood Curriculum Development and Organization | ||
| Playful Learning and Project-Based Experiences: Techniques for Ed and Recreational Environments | ||
| Critical Perspectives on Technology and Education | ||
| Category 5: Effective Pedagogy | 3 | |
| Expressive Learning Assessment | ||
| Technology, Pedagogy, and Learning in the Digital Age | ||
| Assessment for Learning | ||
| Effective Teaching through Differentiation, Technology and Assessment | ||
| Category 6: The Professional Educator | 3 | |
| Child, Family, School and Community Relationships | ||
| Teacher Leadership & Educational Change | ||
| Collaborative Partnerships for Educators | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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A grade of C (2.00) or higher is required in each Educator Essentials course.
Four-Year Plan
Comprehensive Secondary Science Teaching, B.A.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major. University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hour | |
| BIOL 2051 | General Biology: Organismal Diversity | 4 |
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 2052 | General Biology: Cell Structure and Function | 4 |
| CHEM 1120 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Educator Essentials Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHYSICS 1511 | General Physics I | 4 |
| BIOL 3100 | Evolution, Ecology and the Nature of Science | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1200 | Elements of Weather | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1210 | Elements of Weather Laboratory (or additional science content course) | 1 |
| Educator Essentials Course | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 2 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHYSICS 1512 | General Physics II | 4 |
| EDUC 2385 | Teaching Methods l: Secondary Science | 3 |
| EDUC 2485 | Teaching Internship l: Secondary Science | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1100 | Astronomy | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1110 | Astronomy Laboratory (or additional science content course) | 1 |
| Educator Essentials Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM 2040 | Applied Organic and Biochemistry | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 1300 | Introduction to Geology | 4 |
| Educator Essentials Course | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Physics Elective 3000-Level or Above (or additional science content course) | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHYSICS 4080/5080 | Resources for Teaching Physics | 2 |
| EARTHSCI 1320 | Earth History (or additional science content course) | 4 |
| BIOL 3140 | Genetics (or additional science content course) | 4 |
| Physics Elective 3000-Level or Above (or additional science content course) | 2 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| EDUC 3585/5585 | Teaching Methods ll: Secondary Science | 3 |
| EDUC 3685/5685 | Teaching Internship ll: Secondary Science | 3 |
| Chemistry Elective 2000-Level or Above (or additional science content course) | 3 | |
| Educator Essentials Course | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDUC 4138 | Secondary School Teaching | 12 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Learning Outcomes
Comprehensive Secondary Science Teaching, B.A.
- Goal 1: Demonstrate Knowledge of Science and Scientific Practices
- Outcome 1.1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of science content and scientific practices to advance student learning in a secondary science classroom.
- Goal 2: Demonstrate Knowledge and Pedagogical Practices for Teaching Science
- Outcome 2.1. Students will design instruction that have clear and challenging objectives with assessments in alignment with those objectives that actively engages students in science and science practices as recommended by national and state standards.
- Outcome 2.2. Students will implement effective teaching practices based on research and national and state standards including the use of technology to address the needs and advance learning of all students in a science classroom.
- Goal 3: Demonstrate Professional Growth as a Science Teacher
- Outcome 3.1. Engage in relevant activities and reflective practices that lead to professional growth and life-long learning.