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2011-2013 Undergradate & Graduate Bulletin 
    
2011-2013 Undergradate & Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED PUBLICATION]

Science Teaching Major (Teacher Certification)


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Students who wish to prepare for careers as science teachers at the secondary school level may choose the science teaching major. This major is designed to meet the Indiana Professional Standards Board (IPSB) requirements for teaching licensure in one or more of the following areas: biology/life sciences, earth/space sciences, chemistry, and physics.

The science teaching major is comprised of coursework in three areas:

  • The University Core Curriculum requirements that all USI students must fulfill.
  • The professional education requirements that students in all teacher education programs must fulfill (see Bower-Suhrheinrich College of Education and Human Services).
  • The science and mathematics courses required to provide the content knowledge necessary for achievement of teaching licensure.

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Electives


Chosen from any 300- or 400-level GEOL course and/or:

At least one elective chosen from among the following


Dual Concentration


Students selecting the dual concentration must complete the requirements for two of the area listed below, as well as complete the requirements for a Secondary Education Licensure Minor .

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Physics (22 hours)


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