Bachelor of Science in Middle Level Science Education

About

The Bachelor of Science in for Middle Level Science Education is recommended for students seeking to teach science in elementary and middle schools. In this program, you’ll get a strong foundation in education. You’ll also study life science, earth science, physical science, and science teaching methods.

Curriculum & Requirements

What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official , which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Middle Level Science Education Major, Bachelor of Science (BS)

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Admission: This Program requires .  
Grade Requirements: A cumulative GPA ≥2.8 for all courses, ≥C in each required middle level science education course, ≥B- in each required education course. 

Required Middle Level Science Education Courses
LIFE SCIENCE FOR TEACHERS5

GENERAL CHEMISTRY FOR THE HEALTH SCIENCES
and GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY FOR THE HEALTH SCIENCES
5

THE EARTH'S CLIMATE AND WEATHER
and THE EARTH'S CLIMATE AND WEATHER LAB
5
EARTH SCIENCE FOR TEACHERS5
HOT EARTH: PEOPLE AND CLIMATE CHANGE5
PRECALCULUS I5
INVESTIGATING PHYSICAL SCIENCE5
DESCRIPTIVE ASTRONOMY5
or  MAKING SENSE OF THE COSMOS
Choose one sequence:15





BIOLOGY I
and BIOLOGY I LAB
and BIOLOGY II
and BIOLOGY II LAB
and BIOLOGY III
and BIOLOGY III LAB





GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
and GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I
and GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
and GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II
and GENERAL CHEMISTRY III
and GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY III





INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS I
and INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS II
and INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS III
and MECHANICS LABORATORY
and HEAT AND OPTICS LABORATORY
and ELECTRONICS LABORATORY I
Required Education Courses
SCIENCE TEACHING THROUGH INQUIRY2
FOUNDATIONS OF INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT3
FOUNDATIONS OF CLASSROOM COMMUNITY AND CULTURE3
FOUNDATIONS OF TEACHING, LEARNING, AND MOTIVATION IN SCHOOL CONTEXTS4
UNDERSTANDING EDUCATION IN THE US3
PEOPLES AND GOVERNANCE OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST5
SECONDARY APPLIED INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT4
PRACTICES OF CLASSROOM COMMUNITY AND CULTURE IN SECONDARY CLASSROOMS4
SCIENCE TEACHING METHODS5
DESIGNING EQUITABLE LEARNING IN SECONDARY CLASSROOMS4
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIPS3
FIELD EXPERIENCE 12
FIELD EXPERIENCE 22
FIELD EXPERIENCE 35
SCIENCE TEACHING CAPSTONE SEMINAR3
SCIENCE TEACHING CAPSTONE FIELD APPLICATION2
FULL-TIME STUDENT TEACHING15
REFLECTIONS ON SCIENCE TEACHING1
Total Credits125

The following plan of study is for a student with zero credits. Individual students may have different factors such as: credit through transfer work, Advanced Placement, Running Start, or any other type of college-level coursework that requires an individual plan.

Courses could be offered in different terms, checking the academic schedule is paramount in keeping an individual plan current. Students should connect with an advisor to ensure they are on track to graduate.

All Undergraduate students are required to meet the .

First Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
(Natural Science BACR 1)5
&补尘辫;听 (Natural Science BACR 2)
53
5 (Social Science BACR 1)45
552
(Diversity - graduation requirement)5
151415
Second Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
335
Science Sequence25Science Sequence25Science Sequence25
Humanities & Arts BACR 115Humanities & Arts BACR 215Elective - minor or general elective5
Elective - minor or general elective3Elective - minor or general elective2
161515
Third Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
5
&补尘辫;听
54
5Social Science BACR 2154
Elective - minor or general elective5Global Studies - graduation requirement152
or 5
151515
Fourth Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
2515
431
Elective - minor or general elective5
&补尘辫;听 (Senior Capstone - graduation requirement)
5
Elective - minor or general elective5
161316
Total Credits 180
1
University Graduation Requirements (UGR) and Breadth Area Course Requirements (BACR) courses may be less than 5 credits and additional credits may be required to reach the required 180 total credits needed to graduate.听 Students should connect with an advisor to ensure they are on track to graduate.
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Science Sequence - choose 15 credits in one of the approved science sequences, BIOL, CHEM, or PHYS. Contact an advisor to discuss options.

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Students who earn a BS in Middle Level Science Education from 51福利社 should be able to:​​

  • apply science and engineering practices in NGSS;
  • appropriately respond to potential safety hazards in different learning environments, ,e.g., laboratory, classroom, field;
  • explain how cross-cutting ideas bridge disciplinary boundaries, uniting core ideas throughout the fields of science and engineering;
  • explain the disciplinary core ideas of earth and space, life and physical science and guide the learning of others in key principles of each of the science domains outlined in the Next Generation Science Standards;
  • incorporate instructional materials and teaching strategies to a community of diverse students.

Applied Learning Opportunities

  • Classroom-Based Applied Learning/Simulation: Practice decision-making through simulations, role playing, and other hands-on activities in the classroom.
  • Internships: Get real-world experience (and often credit or pay) by working in a professional setting connected to your career goals.
  • Practicums: Build hands-on skills in structured field placements, such as classrooms or community agencies.
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