The Science Endorsement, added onto an existing license, results in a licensure to teach Middle School Science (Grades 5-8).

The Science Endorsement is optional for students earning a professional teaching license. The credits can be taken in addition to a student’s plan of study as their schedule permits, pending noted prerequisites.

Science Endorsement

Take one of each of the following:

• BIOL 1110 Human Biology (4 credits) – OR –
  BIOL 1400 Cellular Principles (4 credits)

• BIOL 1120 Gen Biol/Evol & Ecology (3 credits) – OR –
  BIOL 1500 Diversity of Life (4 credits)

• CHEM 2211 Principles of Chemistry I (4 credits) – OR –
  CHEM 1111 General Chemistry I (4 credits)

• CHEM 2212 Principles of Chemistry II (4 credits) – OR –
  CHEM 1112 General Chemistry II (4 credits)

• ED 3410 Secondary Science Methods (4 credits)

Take all of the following:

• SCI 3100 Integrative Science For Teachers (4 credits)
• GEOL 1110 Physical Geology (4 credits)
• ED 4737 Content Area Reading (3 credits)
  25 hours of field experience outside of class
  Offered fall and spring (online options vary)
• ED 3417 Teaching and Learning in the Middle School (3 credits)
  Only offered in the fall (online)

 Student Teaching:

• ED 4840 Student Teaching – Special Fields: Middle School (5 credits)*
  4 weeks full-time practicum/student teaching in Middle School Science (5-8)

Total credits: 33-39*

*When combined with Elementary Education you will complete a total of 12 Student Teaching Credits.