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Science Education, B.S.

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Introduction

The B.S. in Science Education program at UW-Stout prepares students for a career in teaching science at the middle school and secondary levels. To complete the program, students are required to take general education courses, science courses, professional education courses, and several field experiences.

Students choose a science teaching major certification in broadfield science, biology, chemistry, or physics and a science teaching minor certification in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, environmental science, or physics. The science teaching major certifications require 28 credits of science, and the science teaching minor certifications require 18 credits of science. These courses include required and elective science courses to provide students with flexibility in pursuing a wide variety of courses in each science discipline.

The broadfield science major certification includes courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science. It certifies teachers to teach any science course from grades five through ten. To teach eleventh and twelfth grade courses in biology, chemistry, or physics, science teachers must be certified in those specific subject areas with either a major or minor certification. The broadfield science major certification is recommended for those teachers most interested in teaching at the middle school level. It can also be advantageous at very small high schools where science teachers teach many different science courses.

Science teaching is a highly rewarding career that is also a high demand profession. For a successful career in science teaching, you should have an aptitude for helping others and a love of science. According to the National Education Association (NEA) and Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), there is currently a national and state wide shortage of science teachers. Completing a BS in Science Education degree at UW-Stout will lead to a rewarding career and valuable contribution to individuals and society.

General Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree

Total for graduation 120 credits  
General Education 40 credits  
Major Studies 80 credits  

Program Requirements

General Education

40 credits required

Communication Skills (9 credits)

Analytic Reasoning and Natural Sciences (10 credits)

Arts and Humanities (6 credits)

  • LIT-XXX Any Literature (3.00 cr.)
  • XXX-XXX Any Creative/Performing Arts (1.00-3.00 cr.)
Additional Courses:

Choose additional courses from areas including art history, foreign language and culture, history, music appreciation, and philosophy.

Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)

Contemporary Issues (3 credits)

Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)

Selective (3 credits)

BIO 111  provides 1 credit; choose 2 additional credits from any general education area.

Major Studies

80 credits required

Professional Education (24 credits)

Student Teaching/Internship (16 credits)

Select 16 credits of student teaching or teaching internship from approved list.

  • SCIED-XXX Student Teaching (16.00 cr.)

Science Courses (40 credits)

Students must complete a least one major certification and one different major or minor certification.

Broadfield Science: Major Certification (28 credits)
Biology: Major Certification (28 credits)
Chemistry: Major Certification (28 credits)
Physics: Major Certification (28 credits)
Biology: Minor Certification (18 credits)
Chemistry: Minor Certification (18 credits)
Earth and Space Science: Minor Certification (18 credits)
Environmental Science: Minor Certification (18 credits)
Physics: Minor Certification (18 credits)

Note(s):

* Student must earn a “C” or better in all professional education and introductory science courses.

Teacher Education Requirements

Students proceed through a series of three benchmarks as they move toward licensure.

Benchmark I: Acceptance into Teacher Education

Teacher education students will begin fulfilling their requirements for Benchmark I as they complete their first 40 credits. Detailed information is online at: www.uwstout.edu/soe/current/ugbmi.cfm.

Benchmark II: Application for Student Teaching

Benchmark II must be completed prior to student teaching. Detailed information is online at: www.uwstout.edu/soe/current/benchmarks.cfm.

  • Complete Application for Student Teaching form
  • Maintain a 2.75 grade point average
  • Pass Content Knowledge Exam (Praxis II)
  • Receive clearance through an updated background check
  • Complete a satisfactory tuberculosis (TB) test
  • Receive satisfactory portfolio assessment by faculty
  • Receive satisfactory rating on Benchmark II Student Interview
  • Submit copies of resume to the School of Education prior to student teaching

Benchmark III: Program Completion

Benchmark III must be completed before you can be recommended for licensure. Detailed information is online at: www.uwstout.edu/soe/ current/benchmarks.cfm.

  • Complete electronic portfolio and receive a basic or higher proficiency level of assessment
  • Complete all program coursework
  • Meet all program-specific requirements
  • Student teach at two levels: Middle School and High School.
  • Receive a satisfactory student teaching assessment

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