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Secondary Education Physical Science (For Chemistry Teaching Minor) [BS]


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Revised Program [Fall 2020]


The Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Physical Science (with accompanying science minor) provides students with an opportunity to begin a rewarding career in secondary science teaching.

Learn

The College of Arts and Sciences Physical Science major provides a broad, yet comprehensive, foundation in physical science content and teaching when combined with the professional course sequence for certification through the College of Education.

Opportunities

The Physical Science certification (DP) in the State of Michigan enables you to teach physics and chemistry in grades 6-12, including Physical Science courses.

Department Information


Physics & Astronomy  | Alexandria Oakes, Ph.D.Department Head | 240A Strong Hall, 734.487.8647, aoakes@emich.edu

Advisor Information


Bonnie Wylo, Professor, 240E Strong Hall, 734.487.8642, bwylo@emich.edu

Ernie Behringer, Professor, 240C Strong Hall, 734.487.8799, ebehringe@emich.edu

Teacher Certification


Successful completion of this course of studies, coupled with the , in the context of other program requirements, qualifies the student for a recommendation for certification for the Michigan Department of Education Secondary Standard Certificate endorsed in Physical Science (DP). The Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) covering this field is #097, “Physical Science.”

Initial Teacher Preparation Program


Initial teacher certification requires a student to complete two majors. A major in a secondary education subject, as described below, and the .

To pursue the sequence of courses necessary to complete eligibility for a recommendation for certification, one must apply for and admitted to the teacher preparation program. Admission requirements are standard for all teacher preparation programs, except that specific special education programs have additional requirements. Students must apply to the teacher preparation program as soon as they have earned 56 credit hours.

Admission to the teacher preparation program is not automatic. Only those persons who have formally applied are considered for admission. Not all persons who apply become eligible for admission. 

For specific admission requirements, please see .   

General Education Requirements:


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Major Requirements: 40 hours


Minor Requirement:


This major requires students to complete a .

Program Total:


Students must earn a minimum total of 124 credits at the 100-level or above.

Beginning in Fall 2022, all baccalaureate degree programs for all undergraduates (regardless of catalog year) will require a minimum of 120 credit hours for completion.

Critical Graduation Information


 

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