Science Education (5-12), B.A.
The Science Education (5–12) major prepares students to teach science courses at the middle and high school levels. The program emphasizes both deep content knowledge in biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science, and the pedagogical skills necessary for effective science instruction. Coursework and field experiences focus on designing and implementing engaging, standards-based instruction that fosters scientific literacy and inquiry. Program outcomes align with the Montana Professional Educator Preparation Program Standards for Secondary Teachers (ARM 10.58.522).
For specific Student Learning Outcomes see Education, Biology, Chemistry. Physics, and Environmental Program.
This broadfield major comprises 58 semester credits of content-area course work, with a concentration in biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science.
I. Major Program Requirements
Fifteen credits of biology, including:
Eleven credits of chemistry, including:
| CH 101 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CH 101L | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
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| CH 102 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CH 102L | General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
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| CH 103 | Accelerated General Chemistry | 4 |
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| CH 112 | Essentials of Chem: Organic/Biochemistry | 3 |
Eleven credits of physics, including:
Twelve credits of earth science, including:
| ES 111 | Earth Science | 4 |
| ES 124 | Climate and Environment | 3 |
| ES 134 | Climate and Environment Laboratory | 1 |
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| ES 300 | Environmental Field Studies | 3 |
| or | |
| ES 380 | Soil Genesis and Classification | 4 |
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| ES 381 | Landscape Processes | 4 |
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| ES 382 | Landscape Analysis | 4 |
Nine credits of other courses, including:
| MA 121 | Differential Calculus | 3 |
| MA 207 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| PHIL 252 | Philosophy & History of Science | 3 |
II. Professional Education Program
Requirements for Science Education Major
| AN 218/SO 218 | Intro Native Am Studies | 3 |
| ED 102 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| ED 103 | Instructional Media & Technology | 3 |
| ED 229 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| ED 245 | Diversity Field Experience | 1 |
| ED 250 | Middle School Teaching | 3 |
| ED 305 | Classroom Management | 2 |
| ED 318 | Content Area Reading & Sec Teach Methods | 3.00 - 4.00 |
| ED 405 | Education Seminar | 2 |
| ED 410 | Student Teaching - Major Or Major/Minor | 12 |
| ED 316 | Measurement and Assessment in Teaching | 3 |
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| PSY 203 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| or | |
| PSY 227 | Child & Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
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| SPED 200 | Introduction to Exceptional Children | 3 |
| SPED 206 | Collab & Conference for Educators | 3 |
III. Admission to the Teacher Education Program and Student Teaching
Students pursuing a major in any Teacher Education Program must be admitted to the program. See Admission into the Teacher Education Program for specific details.
Students must submit an application in order to student teach. See Admission to Student Teaching for specific details.
Note:
- All Science Education (5-12) students must meet the following requirements: 1) earn a grade of “C-” or better in all Professional Education Requirements, Major Program Requirements, and Other Program Requirements; 2) earn a minimum 2.75 cumulative grade point average for Admission to the Teacher Education Program; 3) earn a minimum 3.00 grade point average in Major Program Requirements, Other Program Requirements and Professional Education Requirements for Admission to Student Teaching.
- See Secondary Education Requirements.