Science Education Degree
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
The Bachelor of Science degree in Science Education is designed to prepare students who wish to teach general science to grades 5-8 or life science at grades 9-12. Graduates of our science education programs in Minnesota are qualified to pursue careers within the public or private school system. The Science Education major degree program taught at our campus in Minnesota, is structured to meet the Minnesota Board of Teaching General Science and Life Science licensure requirements.
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Courses
Science Education Major (B.S.) Courses
Christian Studies Core
I. Christian Studies - 24 Credits
- BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits *
- BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits *
- BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
- BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
- BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
- CHM 201 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits
or
- CHM 300 - Spiritual and Personal Formation 3 Credits
- CHM 211 - The Gospel in Human Contexts 3 Credits
or
- CHM 325 - Biblical Evangelism and Missions 3 Credits
- THE 231 - Christian Doctrine 3 Credits
General Education Core
II. General Education - 30 Credits
- COM 133 - Speech 3 Credits
- ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
- ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
- HIS 133 - World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits
or
- HIS 134 - World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits
- MAT - Math Elective 3 Credits
- SCI - Lab Science Elective 4 Credits
- Social Science Electives 4-6 Credits2
- Humanities, Math, Science or Social Science Electives 5-7 Credits1,2*
III. Science Education Major - 64-65 Credits
All major core classes and education core classes as well as general education English and math classes require a minimum passing grade of a C.
- MAT 226 - Applied Statistics 3 Credits ^ *
- MED 430 - Science Methods: Middle School 3 Credits ^
- MED 430P - Middle School Practicum 0 Credits ^
- MED 455 - Student Teaching: Middle School Science 4 Credits ^
- SCI 200 - Ecology 4 Credits ^
- SCI 242 - Introduction to Physical Science 4 Credits ^ *
- SCI 243 - General Biology I 4 Credits ^*
- SCI 244 - General Biology II 4 Credits ^
- SCI 245 - General Chemistry I 4 Credits ^
- SCI 246 - General Chemistry II 4 Credits ^
- SCI 250 - Genetics 4 Credits ^
- SCI 261 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credits ^
- SCI 321 - General Zoology 4 Credits ^
- SCI 331 - Evolution and Origins 3 Credits ^
- SCI - Science Elective 3-4 Credits^3 (choose from: SCI 247, SCI 260, SCI 262, SCI 311, SCI 325, SCI 346, SCI 359, SCI 380, SCI 415, SCI 435 or SCI 437)
- SED 443P - Secondary Methods Practicum 0 Credits ^
- SED 447 - Secondary Methods of Science 3 Credits ^
- SED 455 - Student Teaching: Secondary Science 8 Credits ^
IV. Education Core - 25 Credits
- EDU 209 - Teacher Education Basic Skills Review 0-1 Credits ^4
- EDU 211 - Media and Technology 2 Credits ^
- EDU 241 - Foundations of Education 3 Credits ^
- EDU 241F - Foundations of Education Field Experience 0 Credits ^
- EDU 312 - Instructional Design 3 Credits ^
- EDU 314 - Multicultural and Diverse Learners 3 Credits ^
- EDU 314F - Multicultural and Diverse Learners Field Experience 0 Credits ^
- EDU 315 - Assessment for Learning 3 Credits ^
- EDU 350 - Literacy Across the Curriculum 3 Credits ^
- EDU 406 - Classroom Environment 3 Credits ^
- EDU 455 - Student Teaching Seminar 1 Credits ^
- PSY 232X - Educational Psychology 3 Credits ^ *
Total - 125-143 Credits *
1 Select humanities electives from COM, ENG, FAR, HIS, HUM, LAN, MUS, PHI, or PRC.
2 Select social science electives from ANT, CSJ, ECO, GEO, HIS, POL, PSY, or SOC.
3 Students who take a 3 credit science elective may need to take an extra credit of general elective courses to reach the institutional minimum of 125 credits for a baccalaureate degree.
4 Students who scored high enough on the ACT to petition to waive EDU 209 (consult the teacher education department for more information), may need to take an extra credit of general elective courses to reach the institutional minimum of 125 credits for a baccalaureate degree.
* Some courses from the Christian Studies Core and Major Core can be used to fulfill requirements in the General Education Core. By doing that the number of credits needed for graduation would be toward the lower end of the range of total credits.
^ Requires a minimum passing grade of a "C".
Note: Student teaching is eligible for a service credit.
This program is subject to change based on the Minnesota State Board of Teaching licensing revisions. Fall Semester - 17 Credits
- BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits (fulfills Social Science elective)*
or
- BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits (fulfills Social Science elective)*
- ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
- HIS 133 - World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits
or
- HIS 134 - World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits
- SCI 200 - Ecology 4 Credits
- SCI 243 - General Biology I 4 Credits (fulfills Lab Science elective)*
Spring Semester - 16 Credits
- BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits (fulfills Humanities elective)*
or
- BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits (fulfills Humanities elective)*
- COM 133 - Speech 3 Credits
- ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
- MAT 226 - Applied Statistics 3 Credits (fulfills Math elective)*
- SCI 244 - General Biology II 4 Credits
Fall Semester - 15 Credits
- EDU 209 - Teacher Education Basic Skills Review 0-1 Credits (1 Credits Required)
- EDU 241 - Foundations of Education 3 Credits
- EDU 241F - Foundations of Education Field Experience 0 Credits
- SCI 242 - Introduction to Physical Science 4 Credits (fulfills Science elective)*
- SCI 245 - General Chemistry I 4 Credits
- THE 231 - Christian Doctrine 3 Credits
Spring Semester - 15-16 credits
- BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
- EDU 211 - Media and Technology 2 Credits
- PSY 232X - Educational Psychology 3 Credits (fulfills Social Science elective)*
- SCI - Science Elective 3-4 Credits
- SCI 246 - General Chemistry II 4 Credits (even)
or
- SCI 250 - Genetics 4 Credits (odd)
Departmental Acceptance
Students apply for departmental acceptance during their sophomore year spring semester or their junior year fall semester. A minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and completion of half of the service credit requirements are required for departmental admission in the Life Science Education major. Student must apply and be accepted into both the Teacher Education Department and Mathematics and Science Department.
Fall Semester - 15-16 Credits
- BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
- CHM 211 - The Gospel in Human Contexts 3 Credits
or
- CHM 325 - Biblical Evangelism and Missions 3 Credits
- EDU 312 - Instructional Design 3 Credits
- MED 430 - Science Methods: Middle School 3 Credits (odd)
and
- MED 430P - Middle School Practicum 0 Credits (odd)
or
- SED 443P - Secondary Methods Practicum 0 Credits (even)
and
- SED 447 - Secondary Methods of Science 3 Credits (even)
- SCI 321 - General Zoology 4 Credits (odd)
or
- SCI 331 - Evolution and Origins 3 Credits (even)
Spring Semester - 16 Credits
- CHM 201 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits
or
- CHM 300 - Spiritual and Personal Formation 3 Credits
- EDU 314 - Multicultural and Diverse Learners 3 Credits
- EDU 314F - Multicultural and Diverse Learners Field Experience 0 Credits
- EDU 315 - Assessment for Learning 3 Credits
- EDU 350 - Literacy Across the Curriculum 3 Credits
- SCI 246 - General Chemistry II 4 Credits (even)
or
- SCI 250 - Genetics 4 Credits (odd)
Fall Semester - 16-17 Credits
- BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
- EDU 406 - Classroom Environment 3 Credits
- SCI 261 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credits
- MED 430 - Science Methods: Middle School 3 Credits (odd)
and
- MED 430P - Middle School Practicum 0 Credits (odd)
or
- SED 443P - Secondary Methods Practicum 0 Credits (even)
and
- SED 447 - Secondary Methods of Science 3 Credits (even)
- SCI 321 - General Zoology 4 Credits (odd)
or
- SCI 331 - Evolution and Origins 3 Credits (even)
Spring Semester - 13 Credits
- EDU 455 - Student Teaching Seminar 1 Credits
- MED 455 - Student Teaching: Middle School Science 4 Credits
- SED 455 - Student Teaching: Secondary Science 8 Credits
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Tuition
On-Campus (SAS) Tuition
On-Campus Undergraduate 2019-2020 Costs
Per Semester Yearly Tuition* $13,240 $26,480 Technology Fee $135 $270 Wellness Fee $110 $220 Meal Plan A $2,185 $4,370 Residence Hall Basic $2,280 $4,560 Total $17,950 $35,900 *Nursing students add $1,480 per semester ($740 per clinical)
(less than 12 credits per semester) $1,100 per credit Overload
(more than 18 credits per semester)$710 per credit NOTE: The FAFSA is required for all federal and state grants and federal student loans.
Meal Plans Per Semester Yearly Plan A: 15 meals/week (required for Freshmen) with $175 Flex $2,185 $4,370 Plan B: 10 meals/week with $300 Flex $2,185 $4,370 Plan C: 7 meals/week with $175 Flex $1,920 $3,840 Plan D: Block Plan (seniors only) $1,275 $2,550 Fees Graduation Application Fee $120 Check Course Catalog for any additional fees related to your specific program.
