Earth Science Teaching, B.A.
Earth 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 | |
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| UNIV 1000 | First-Year Cornerstone: Integrated Communication I | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1300 | Introduction to Geology | 4 |
| TEACHING 2017 | Level 1 Field Experience: Exploring Teaching | 1 |
| EDPSYCH 2030 | Dynamics of Human Development | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| EARTHSCI 1320 | Earth History | 4 |
| PHYSICS 1511 | General Physics I | 4 |
| UNIV 1010 | First-Year Cornerstone: Integrated Communication II | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| EARTHSCI 1200 | Elements of Weather | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1210 | Elements of Weather Laboratory | 1 |
| SPED 3150 | Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in Classrooms | 2 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| EARTHSCI 1100 | Astronomy | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1110 | Astronomy Laboratory | 1 |
| TEACHING 3128 | Level 2 Field Experience: Lesson Planning and Instruction | 1 |
| TEACHING 3129 | Secondary and Special-Area Classroom Management | 1 |
| EDPSYCH 3148 | Learning and Motivation in Classroom Contexts | 3 |
| MEASRES 3150 | Classroom Assessment | 2 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| 100/3000/4000-Level Earth Science Electives** | 7 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| EARTHSCI 3210/5210 | Meteorology | 4 |
| SOCFOUND 3119 | Schools and American Society | 3 |
| SCI ED 3300/5300 | Orientation to Science Teaching | 4 |
| 100/3000/4000-Level Earth Science Electives** | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| 100/3000/4000-Level Earth Science Electives** | 4 | |
| SCI ED 4800/5800 | Methods for Teaching Secondary Science or MTSS | 3 |
| TEACHING 4170/5170 | Human Relations: Awareness and Application | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 4 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| TEACHING 3138 | Secondary School Teaching | 12 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |