Science Teaching Minor, Elementary School

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Program Description

The elementary science teaching minor is a broad-based program of study that includes coursework in biology, chemistry, geology, engineering, and physics. Students pursuing the minor complete a prescribed set of required courses (25 hours). In some cases (BIOL and GEOL), students have a choice of courses that will satisfy the program requirements. This minor is an alternative to existing minors in biology, chemistry, geology, and physics and is open only to students majoring in Elementary Education.

Program Requirements (25 hours)

ASTR 201 - General Astronomy Credits: 4
BIOL 112 - Ethnobotany with Lab Credits: 4 or
BIOL 114 - Understanding Evolution Credits: 4 or
BIOL 133 - Biological Concepts Credits: 4
CHEM 107 - Elements in Everyday Chemistry Credits: 4
GEOG 214 - Meteorology Credits: 3
GEOL 161 - Physical Geology Credits: 4 or
GEOL 151 - Geology of America’s National Parks Credits: 4
PHYS 101 - Introduction to the Physical Sciences Credits: 3