General Science

Meet the demands in public schools for general science teachers by enhancing your education with a licensure that prepares you to lead today's students. This general science license can be coupled with a license in Chemistry (9-12), Life Science (9-12), or Physics (9-12).

Total credits

32

Finish in as few as

18 months

Courses

• Lab Safety Workshop (EDUC609)

  Exploration of safety standards and chemical hygiene for safe science laboratories. Examination of federal and state guidelines for classroom lab safety. Preparation for ACSC certification through a workshop and online assignments. Course may be waived for students with documented lab safety experience.

  0 credits

• Field Experiences in School-Based Settings (EDUC646)

  Development of planning, assessment, self-assessment skills, instructional strategies, and professional dispositions. Application of information gained through observing general education, special education, EL, and other teachers and students with specific learning needs. Implementation of principles of effective instruction in the content area and grade level of licensure. Observation of teachers’ use of culturally-responsive instructional practices to incorporate students’ personal, cultural, and community assets. Application of current and emerging technologies to improve personal productivity and professional practice.

  4 credits

• Field Experiences in School-Based Settings (EDUC647)

  Development of planning, assessment, self-assessment skills, instructional strategies, and professional dispositions. Application of information gained through observing general education, special education, EL, and other teachers and students with specific learning needs. Implementation of principles of effective instruction in the content area and grade level of licensure. Observation of teachers’ use of culturally-responsive instructional practices to incorporate students’ personal, cultural, and community assets. Application of current and emerging technologies to improve personal productivity and professional practice.

  5 credits

• Science 5-12 Teaching Methods (EDUC672)

  Designs and implements standards-based learning plans for secondary science. Creates assessments, applies effective classroom management in technology-integrated environments, and follows safety guidelines for specimens, data, chemicals, and equipment. Engages business, industry, and community partners, incorporates co- and extracurricular activities, and explores current science topics from a Christian and ethical perspective.

  4 credits

• Literacy in Discipline-Specific Contexts (EDUC722)

  Analysis of research-based skills and assessment strategies, reading processes, and instructional practices in the content area. Integration of instructional strategies to support K-12 readers with specific learning needs. Implementation of reading research to develop vocabulary, academic language, fluency, orthographic knowledge, morphology, writing, and comprehension. Identification, review, and summarization of resources used for scholarly research using APA documentation.

  4 credits

• Teacher Candidate Seminar (EDUC757)

  Strategies for managing student behaviors to maximize learning. Use of classroom teaching strategies, information about students, and collaboration with professionals in the teaching and learning environment. Demonstration of the ability to complete a teacher performance assessment to improve planning, instruction, and assessment of student learning. Development of job search tools useful for career growth. Practice professional dispositions and a code of ethics that allows proficient performance in a variety of educational contexts.

  2 credits

  Corequisite Course: EDUC775

• Student Teaching II (EDUC781)

  Continues student teaching for K-12 and add-on licenses. Plans and implements discipline-specific, standards-based instruction that is culturally relevant and grounded in research and theory. Uses educational technology and addresses diverse student needs. Applies formal and informal assessments to monitor growth, provide feedback, and guide instruction. Executes effective classroom management.

  1 credits