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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2013-2014 Catalog Program: General Science — Middle Level, BAE Minimum Credits Required:__________________

General Science — Middle Level, BAE

Department of Science Education, College of Sciences and Technology

87-88 credits

Introduction/What is the Study of General Science - Middle Level?

The Science, Mathematics and Technology Education Program is a visionary and practical program designed to enrich the training and education of K-12 pre-service teachers and, through them, their students. From a collaboration of the disciplines of Chemistry, Geology, Biology, Physics/ Astronomy, Mathematics and Engineering Technology, the Science, Mathematics and Technology Education Program (SMATE) offers an opportunity for teachers and future teachers to gain specific skills and broaden talents within their chosen discipline.

This major satisfies the academic major requirement for teacher certification with an endorsement in elementary education and leads to a middle level science endorsement. It must be accompanied by the professional preparation program in elementary education. See the Elementary Education section of this catalog for program admission, completion, and teacher certification requirements.

Why Consider a General Science - Middle Level Major? 

If you want a broad base of knowledge in the field of science to prepare you for teaching any science subject at the secondary level, this major will provide it. You will take a range of introductory courses from different areas of science, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Geology. 

 

 Contact Information

General Science Education
Advisor
Edward Geary
Science, Mathematics
& Technology Sciences 250D
360-650-3637
Edward.Geary@wwu.edu

General Science Education
Program Manager
Lori Torres
Science, Mathematics
& Technology Sciences 220
360-650-7605
Lori.Torres@wwu.edu

Elementary Educational Professional
Program Information
Miller Hall 300
360-650-3336
http://www.wce.wwu.edu/Depts/ELED


 

Teacher Education Admissions
Miller Hall 150
360-650-3313
http://www.wce.wwu.edu/admiss


 

Elementary Education
Professional Program
Program Advisor and Program Manager
Ellen Kreider
Miller Hall 301D
360-650-7948
Ellen.Kreider@wwu.edu
 Sample Careers

Secondary Education Teacher
 Major/Career Resources

http://www.wwu.edu/careers/students_choosingamajor.shtml

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

This major must be accompanied by the professional preparation program in elementary education. Courses required for a state teaching endorsement must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better. See the Elementary Education section of this catalog for program admission, completion, and teacher certification requirements.

Grade Requirements

A grade of C (2.0) or better is required for courses in the elementary education professional program and all courses required for the endorsement.

Requirements

Course NameTerm TakenGradeGen Ed

❑ One course from:

    ASTR 103 - Introduction to Astronomy
    ASTR 113 - Sun, Moon, and Planets
❑  BIOL 204 - Introduction to Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity
❑  BIOL 205 - Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology
❑  BIOL 206 - Introduction to Organismal Biology
❑  CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I
❑  CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II
❑  CHEM 123 - General Chemistry III
❑  GEOL 211 - Physical Geology
❑  GEOL 212 - Historical Geology
❑  GEOL 252 - The Earth and Its Weather
❑  MATH 115 - Precalculus II
❑  PHYS 101 - Physics Analysis
❑  PHYS 102 - Physics and Contemporary Issues
❑  PHYS 104 - Physics Applications
❑  SCED 201 - Matter and Energy in Physical Systems
❑  SCED 202 - Matter and Energy in Earth Systems
❑  SCED 203 - Matter and Energy in Life Systems
❑  SCED 204 - Matter and Energy in Chemical Systems
❑  SCED 370 - Science and Society
❑  SEC 450 - Introduction to Middle Schools

❑ Plus 1 course at the 300-level for 4 credits

Additional Requirements

Elementary Education Professional Program Requirements (103-104 credits)

Department of Elementary Education, Woodring College of Education

Introduction

Students seeking a bachelor’s degree with teacher certification and an endorsement in elementary education must complete the GURs, an approved academic major, and the professional education course work listed below.

Admission and Declaration Process

Admission Requirements

Grade Requirements

Students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or better in the elementary education professional program and in all courses required for the endorsement.

Professional Studies Core (25 credits)

Course NameTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
❑  ELED 301 - Educational Psychology I: Development and Individual Differences
❑  ELED 302 - Educational Psychology II: Motivation, Learning and Assessment
❑  ELED 310 - Education, Culture, and Equity
❑  ELED 370 - Introduction to Teaching
❑  I T 344 - Basic Instructional Technology Skills
❑  I T 442 - Classroom Use of Instructional Technology (Elementary)
❑  SPED 364 - Teaching Each Student

Elementary Program — Methods, Curriculum Content, and Field Experiences (78-79 credits)

Course NameTerm TakenGradeGen Ed

❑ One course from:

    ART 398 - Integrated Arts for Elementary Educators
    DNC 398 - Integrated Arts for Elementary Educators
    MUS 398 - Integrated Arts for Elementary Educators
    THTR 398 - Integrated Arts for Elementary Educators

❑ One course from:

    ART 380 - Art Educating the Child
    DNC 433 - Creative Movement for Educators With Lab
    MUS 361 - Music for Elementary Teachers
    THTR 350 - Theatre for Youth
    THTR 351 - Creative Pedagogy
❑  ELED 425 - Social Studies for the Elementary School
❑  ELED 470 - Developing Teaching
❑  ELED 471 - Documenting Teaching
❑  ELED 480 - Literacy: Beginning Communicators
❑  ELED 481 - Literacy: Fluent Communicators
❑  ELED 491 - September Experience
❑  ELED 492 - Practicum: Experience in Literacy Methods
❑  ELED 494 - Internship - Elementary
❑  HLED 455 - Health Education Grades K-8
❑  MATH 381 - Teaching K-8 Mathematics I
❑  MATH 382 - Teaching K-8 Mathematics II
❑  MATH 383 - Teaching K-8 Mathematics III
❑  MATH 491 - Internship Seminar - Teaching K-8 Mathematics
❑  PE 345 - Physical Education for Elementary School
❑  SCED 480 - Science Methods and Curriculum for the Elementary School
❑  SCED 490 - Laboratory/Field Experience in Elementary Science

University Graduation Requirements

General University Requirements (GURS) 
Writing Proficiency Requirement (WP)
180 Minimum Total Credits
60 Minimum Upper Division Credits
Residency Requirement
Minimum Grade Requirements
Final Quarter Requirement

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